To signal hunger, the physiological need for food, the digestive tract sends messages to the ________ by way of hormones and nerves. a. brain's cortex b. spinal cord c. hypothalamus d. pancreas e. pituitary gland

Respuesta :

Answer: C. hypothalamus

Explanation:

"The hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, important aspects of parenting and attachment behaviors, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian rhythms."

The hypothalamus is part of the brain.

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