QQuestion
Mention one role each of hypothalamus and medulla oblongata in the 24 hours daily life of a person
✓Answer
Hypothalamus: It acts as a centre for regulation of hunger, thirst, feeding and sleep, thus maintaining basic drives in daily life.
Medulla oblongata: It controls important involuntary activities like respiration and heart‑rate, essential for continuous life support throughout the day.
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