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have you ever wondered what makes you hungry, thirsty, sleepy, or sweaty? the answer is the hypothalamus. the hypothalamus is a tiny structure located at the base of the brain. it regulates functions such as sleep, thirst, hunger, and countless other functions. for example, if your body doesn't have enough water, the hypothalamus gets hormonal "signals" from your body. it then secretes another hormone into your brain that tells you that you need to get water. this is what makes up the "thirsty" feeling we all get when we don't drink enough fluids.

which of these is the best summary of the paragraph?

a. the hypothalamus is a tiny part of the body. it is located at the base of the brain. it may be small, but it has an important job.

b. the hypothalamus sends a hormone into the brain that tells you when you need to drink water. this is the reason that you feel thirsty.

c. the hypothalamus is a small structure at the bottom of the brain. it regulates tasks like sleep, thirst, hunger, and many more functions.

d. the hypothalamus gets hormonal signals from your body if you need more water. it tells the brain that you are thirsty and need to drink.