O Levels Biology (5090)•5090/12/O/N/18

Explanation
Thermoregulation involves the hypothalamus as the control center
Steps:
- Identify key structures: hypothalamus detects temperature changes and coordinates responses.
- Vasodilation/constriction of skin blood vessels adjusts heat loss.
- Sweat glands produce sweat for evaporative cooling.
- Eliminate options lacking these core elements.
Why A is correct:
- Hypothalamus acts as the brain's thermostat, regulating blood vessels and sweat glands via neural signals.
Why the others are wrong:
- B: Cerebellum handles motor coordination, not temperature control.
- C: Kidneys manage fluid/electrolyte balance, unrelated to thermoregulation; cerebellum incorrect.
- D: Kidneys not involved; skeletal muscles aid via shivering but option mixes unrelated structures.
Final answer: A
Topic: Temperature control
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