The hypothalamus and the primary motor cortex are the two parts of the brain that have the most direct influence over the body. Compare the ways in which each creates changes in the body and the types of function they are involved in.
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- The hypothalamus is a small region of the brain located below the thalamus and above the brain stem. It plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, maintaining daily physiological cycles, Show more…
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