A 13-year-old child exhibited retarded growth, reduced metabolism, lack of normal reproductive gland development, inability to regulate water intake or water elimination from the body, and an uncontrolled appetite. What part of the child's brain is most likely involved?
A) reticular formation
B) primary sensory cortex
C) medulla oblongata
D) thalamus
E) hypothalamus

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The symptoms described indicate dysfunction in the hypothalamus, which plays a crucial role in regulating growth and development, metabolism, reproductive function, thirst, hunger, and water balance. The other brain regions listed (reticular formation, primary sensory cortex, medulla oblongata, and thalamus) are not directly involved in these processes.

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