After a long day of school followed by a soccer practice,Hannah arrives at the dinner table hungry and thirsty.What part of her brain structure does her mother tell her is working effectively?

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The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating hunger and thirst, as well as other bodily functions such as body temperature and sleep. Therefore, if Hannah is hungry and thirsty after a long day, her mother would likely attribute this to her hypothalamus working effectively. The other brain structures listed do not play as direct of a role in hunger and thirst regulation.

After a Long Day of School Followed by a Soccer