Which organ controls the temperature of the body?

Correct answer: Hypothalamus. The hypothalamus in the brain controls body temperature.

Background: It works like a thermostat for the body.

• Pituitary: The pituitary gland produces hormones.
• Thyroid: The thyroid gland controls metabolism.
• Thalamus: The thalamus passes sensory signals to the brain.

Did you know? It also controls hunger, thirst, and sleep.

Memory trick: Hypothalamus = thermostat.