General anesthesia can result in patients having hypothermia (i.e., a lower than normal body temperature). Which brain area would you predict might possibly be affected by anesthesia to produce hypothermia?

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The diencephalon, specifically the hypothalamus, plays a key role in regulating body temperature. Anesthesia can affect the function of the hypothalamus, leading to a decrease in body temperature and hypothermia.

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