http://www.answerbag.com/profile/252813 New Answerbag answers from Ree'Ree' Tue, 29 May 2012 23:56:57 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 23:56:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1967486 What does the hypothalamus do?<br /><br />From what I&#039;ve read about the hypothalamus, it is also the decision making center of the brain. It communicates what it needs to keep going such as thirst, hunger, emotional needs etc. All humans have 2 separate brains, the new brain and the old brain. The new brain or cortex is the area... Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:21:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1967486