Biology · Coordination and Control
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Which part of the central nervous system controls the body’s water balance?
- A
Cerebellum
- B
Cerebrum
- C
Hypothalamus
- D
Medulla
Hypothalamus is responsible for producing the water balance as it controls the release of a hormone called antidiuretic hormone(ADH), which acts on the collecting duct cells.
The cerebellum primarily coordinates voluntary movements and balance, not water balance.
The cerebrum is responsible for higher brain functions like thought and action, not directly involved in water balance.
The hypothalamus regulates water balance by controlling the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which influences kidney function to maintain water homeostasis.
The medulla controls autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate, not water balance.
Tagged under Biology · Coordination and Control · 2013