Sensitivity to changes in temperature is
A) equally precise in all structures related to temperature regulation.
B) more precise in the brainstem than in the spinal cord or hypothalamus.
C) more precise in the spinal cord than in the hypothalamus.
D) more precise in the hypothalamus than in the spinal cord.

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The hypothalamus is the primary structure responsible for temperature regulation in the body and is therefore more sensitive to changes in temperature than the spinal cord. The brainstem also plays a role in temperature regulation but is not as sensitive as the hypothalamus. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Sensitivity to Changes in Temperature Is