Asked by Brandy Walden on May 14, 2024

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By altering brain structures,an evil scientist has created supervillains who have specialized powers or abilities.One of these supervillains seldom feels hungry or thirsty and can go for days without feeling the need to eat or drink.Which brain area has likely been altered

A)  thalamus 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  cerebellum 
D)  medulla

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.

Brain Structures

The distinct anatomical components of the brain, each serving different functions within the nervous system.

Evil Scientist

A fictional or stereotypical portrayal of a scientist who uses their knowledge for harmful or immoral purposes.

  • Gain insight into how brain anatomy influences the regulation of emotions and the sensation of pleasure.
  • Discern principal brain areas and their contributions to behavioral and psychological processes, for instance, the hippocampus, amygdala, cerebrum, and limbic system.
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Mohammad Hassan RazaMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating hunger, thirst, and other basic physiological functions. By altering this brain structure, the evil scientist could have created a supervillain who seldom feels hungry or thirsty, allowing them to go for days without eating or drinking.