Question

An individual reported to the neuro-physician with a body temperature
much higher than normal. After several investigations, the neuro-physician diagnosed that a tumor in a specific area of the brain was
causing this symptom. Where do you thing the tumor may have been
located?
(a) Cerebrum (b) Cerebellum
(c) Hypothalamus (d) Diencephalon

Answer 1

Answer:

c. hypothalamus is true answer.

Answer 2

Answer:

The tumor may have been located in Hypothalamus.

Explanation:

Hypothalamus is the part of the brain that is considered to maintain body temperature. In case of infection, trauma, cancer the body releases a type of substance known as prostaglandin. Hence these substances stimulate the hypothalamus.

Hypothalamus in return causes an increase in the body temperature. Drugs like aspirin, paracetamol inhibit the growth of prostaglandin and results in a decrease in body temperature. A tumor in the hypothalamus causes increase in temperature due to over stimulation.