The _______________ in the brain regulate(s) body temperature by triggering sweating or shivering and also control(s) the complex operations of the autonomic nervous system.
A) hypothalamus
B) reticular activating system
C) parietal lobes
D) temporal lobes

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The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body temperature through the control of sweating and shivering. It also controls many of the autonomic functions of the body such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration. The reticular activating system controls sleep and arousal, while the parietal and temporal lobes are involved in sensory perception and language comprehension, respectively.

The _______________ in the Brain Regulate(s) Body Temperature by Triggering