Final answer:
The hypothalamus controls functions like sex, eating and drinking, motivation, and emotion, but not balance and coordination, which is regulated by the cerebellum. Option C.
Step-by-step explanation:
Control Center of Homeostasis
The hypothalamus is the master control center for homeostasis in the body, regulating several critical bodily functions such as sex, eating and drinking, motivation, and emotion through the autonomic and endocrine systems.
Options A (Sex), B (Eating and drinking), D (Motivation), and E (Emotion) are therefore controlled by the hypothalamus. In contrast, balance and coordination, mentioned in option C, is not controlled by the hypothalamus but by the cerebellum, a structure in the hindbrain.
Balance and Coordination
Balance and coordination are essential motor functions that enable us to move smoothly and maintain our posture. The cerebellum, not the hypothalamus, plays a vital role in these processes.
While the hypothalamus plays a significant role in homeostasis and various critical functions, the cerebellum is responsible for integrating sensory information concerning the position of the body in space (proprioception) and fine-tuning motor activity to maintain balance and coordination. Option C.