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Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt
  1. Short-term memory
  2. Executive functions, such as decision making
  3. Regulation of body temperature
  4. Co-ordination during locomotion

A
Short-term memory
B
Executive functions, such as decision making
C
Regulation of body temperature
D
Co-ordination during locomotion
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The primary function of the hypothalamus is homeostasis, which is to maintain the body's normal temperature and body's status. So, if there is an injury to the hypothalamus, the thermoregulatory centre is disturbed resulting in deregulation of body temperature.

So, the correct answer is option D.

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