Bonnie has a disease that disrupts the functioning of her hypothalamus. With which of the following areas of functioning is she likely to have serious difficulty with?
A) reading, writing, and tasting.
B) thinking, problem solving, and hearing.
C) eating, drinking, and body temperature control.
D) sexual motivation, tasting, and controlling fine motor movements.

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The hypothalamus plays a key role in regulating a variety of physiological functions including eating, drinking, and body temperature control. Therefore, disruption of the hypothalamus is likely to lead to serious difficulties in these areas of functioning.

Bonnie Has a Disease That Disrupts the Functioning of Her