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   Hy·po·thal·a·mus

   /ˌhīpəˈTHaləməs/

   

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   • 1. a region of the forebrain below the thalamus which coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.

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   • 1. hypothalamic adjective

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   What is the function of the hypothalamus?

   • The hypothalamus, like the rest of the brain, consists of interconnecting neurons that are nourished by a rich supply of blood. To understand hypothalamic function, it is necessary to define the various forms of neurosecretion.

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   How does the hypothalamus affect the endocrine system?

   • The hypothalamus contains a control centre for many functions of the autonomic nervous system, and it has effects on the endocrine system because of its complex interaction with the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland are connected by both nervous and chemical pathways.

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   Where is the hypothalamus located?

   • hypothalamus, region of the brain lying below the thalamus and making up the floor of the third cerebral ventricle. The hypothalamus is an integral part of the brain. It is a small cone-shaped structure that projects downward from the brain, ending in the pituitary (infundibular) stalk, a tubular connection to the pituitary gland.

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   What neurotransmitters does the hypothalamus produce?

   • The hypothalamus produces and secretes not only neurotransmitters and neuropeptides but also several neurohormones that alter anterior pituitary gland function and two hormones, vasopressin ( antidiuretic hormone) and oxytocin, that act on distant target organs.

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3. www.britannica.com › science › hypothalamusHypothalamus | Definition, Anatomy, & Function | Britannica

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   May 6, 2024 · The hypothalamus is a small region of the brain that controls many autonomic and endocrine functions. It produces and secretes neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, and neurohormones that regulate the pituitary gland and other organs.

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   Apr 29, 2024 · thalamus, either of a pair of large ovoid organs that form most of the lateral walls of the third ventricle of the brain. The thalamus translates neural impulses from various receptors to the cerebral cortex.

5. www.lecturio.com › concepts › hypothalamusHypothalamus | Concise Medical Knowledge - Lecturio

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   May 17, 2024 · The hypothalamus is a collection of various nuclei within the diencephalon in the center of the brain. The hypothalamus plays a vital role in endocrine regulation as the primary regulator of the pituitary gland, and it is the major point of integration between the central nervous and endocrine systems.

6. www.nature.com › subjects › hypothalamusHypothalamus - Latest research and news | Nature

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   May 18, 2024 · Definition The hypothalamus is a brain area located below the thalamus. It consists of several nuclei with distinct functions, many of which involve regulation of the autonomic nervous...

7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK541120Physiology, Stress Reaction - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   May 7, 2024 · Stress response is a nuanced interplay among diverse brain centers, particularly the neural mechanisms responsible for triggering stress reactions, which include the locus coeruleus, limbic system, and hypothalamic efferent activation complex.

   • Author: Brianna Chu, Komal Marwaha, Terrence Sanvictores, Derek Ayers
   • Published: 2022/09/12

   • Publish Year: 2019

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   6 days ago · The hypothalamic and pituitary hormones and their antagonists are often grouped according to the anatomic site of release of the hormone that they mimic or block—the hypothalamus for gonadotropin-releasing hormone ( GnRH); the anterior pituitary for growth hormone ( GH), the 2 gonadotropins, luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating horm...

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    May 19, 2024 · Other forms: hypothalami. Definitions of hypothalamus. noun. a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system. see more.