# Life Sciences Paper 1, November 2024, question 1.1.7

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## Question 1.1.7 (2 marks)

Which ONE of the following parts of the human brain acts as the body’s control centre for keeping its temperature steady?

- A: Cerebrum
- B: Medulla oblongata
- C: Hypothalamus
- D: Cerebellum

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