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Which part of the brain is the center for body temperature, urge for eating and drinking?

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1. **Anatomy**: The hypothalamus is a small but vital part of the forebrain located below the thalamus.
2. **Functions**: It contains various centers that regulate critical homeostatic processes.
3. **Primary Centers**: It houses the centers for **thermoregulation (body temperature)**, and the 'feeding' and 'thirst' centers that regulate the **urge for eating and drinking**.
4. **Conclusion**: The hypothalamus is the correct center for these activities.

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