On a median section of a sheep brain, the hypothalamus lies ________ to the thalamus.

A) superior
B) posterior
C) inferior
D) lateral
E) anterior

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain located below the thalamus, responsible for the regulation of many bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and the release of hormones.

Median Section

A vertical plane that divides the body or any of its parts into right and left halves; also known as the midsagittal plane.

Thalamus

a mass of gray matter in the dorsal part of the diencephalon of the brain, functioning as a central relay station for sensory information.