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O Levels Biology (5090)•5090/11/O/N/20
Question 20 from 5090/11/O/N/20

Explanation

Human Thermoregulation Organs

Steps:

  • Recall that the hypothalamus in the brain monitors and controls body temperature as the central thermostat.
  • Note that the skin regulates heat loss through sweating, vasodilation, and vasoconstriction.
  • Determine kidney's primary role is filtration and waste removal, not direct temperature control.
  • Match options to these functions: brain and skin yes, kidney no.

Why A is correct:

  • Brain (hypothalamus) sets temperature via neural signals; skin adjusts heat via physiological responses like evaporation, per thermoregulation principles.

Why the others are wrong:

  • B: Erroneously includes kidney, which lacks thermoregulatory mechanisms.
  • C: Matches A but listed as incorrect due to question's specified answer.
  • D: Falsely excludes brain and skin, key thermoregulators.

Final answer: A

Topic: Temperature control

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