Asap
an important function of the hypothalamus is:
(there can be more than one answer)
monitor chemical imbalances in the blood
produce hormones which regulate blood pressure
protect against excessive hormone build-up
manufacture adh
monitor brain impulses

produce hormones which regulate blood pressure

some other important functions are releasing hormones,regulating body temperature,monitors water concentration, hormone concentrations and body temperature. etc

some inherited genetic mutations can be good for the offspring, so the answer is different genetic mutations cause many forms of cancer.