Match these brain structures, labelled a. through e., with their associated descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-contains the autonomic nervous system coordinating centre
A)cerebellum
B)hypothalamus
C)brain stem
D)basal nuclei
E)cerebral cortex

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The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating various autonomic functions, such as hunger and thirst, body temperature, and sleep.

Answer: C 
 The brain stem is the region connecting the brain and spinal cord and contains vital autonomic centers that regulate essential functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Answer: A 
 The cerebellum is responsible for coordinating and controlling motor movements and maintaining posture and balance.

Answer: D 
 The basal nuclei are a group of structures located deep within the cerebral hemispheres that play a role in motor control and cognition.

Answer: E 
 The cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions such as thinking, perception, and decision-making.

Match These Brain Structures, Labelled A