Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt:
short-term memory
co-ordination during locomotion
executive functions, such as decision making
regulation of body temperature
the hypothalamus lies at the base of the thalamus and contains a number of centres which control body temperature, urge for eating and drinking. Therefore, injury to this region would directly disrupt thermoregulation. In contrast, coordination during locomotion is a function of the cerebellum, and executive functions are associated with the cerebrum.
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