The major regulatory center of the autonomic system is,according to many scientists,the ______________ since this brain region has functions,such as control of body temperature,that require appropriate activation of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves.
A)hypothalamus
B)thalamus
C)midbrain
D)cerebrum

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The hypothalamus is considered as the major regulatory center of the autonomic system by many scientists. This is because it has functions such as the control of body temperature that require appropriate activation of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves. The thalamus, midbrain, and cerebrum are not the major regulatory centers of the autonomic system.

The Major Regulatory Center of the Autonomic System Is,according to Many