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The ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus (VMN, VMH or ventromedial hypothalamus) is a nucleus of the hypothalamus. In 2007, Kurrasch et al. found that the ventromedial hypothalamus is a distinct morphological nucleus involved in terminating hunger, fear, thermoregulation, and sexual activity.
- nucleus ventromedialis hypothalami
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Oct 30, 2023 · Learn about the hypothalamus, a paired structure that forms part of the diencephalon and controls vital body functions. The ventromedial nucleus is one of the major nuclei of the hypothalamus that regulates food intake, stress and emotional expression.
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Jul 15, 2021 · Abstract. The ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus (VMH) is a complex brain structure that is integral to many neuroendocrine functions, including glucose regulation, thermogenesis, and appetitive, social, and sexual behaviors. As such, it is of little surprise that the nucleus is under intensive investigation to decipher the mechanisms ...
- Tansi Khodai, Simon M Luckman
- 10.1210/endocr/bqab141
- 2021
- Endocrinology. 2021 Oct; 162(10): bqab141.
Ventromedial Hypothalamus. The ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) is another hypothalamic nuclei that innervates BAT and is known to regulate diet-induced thermogenesis (Kim et al., 2011). From: Autonomic Neuroscience, 2019. Related terms: Leptin; Neuropeptide Y; Eicosanoid Receptor; Behavior (Neuroscience) Amygdala; Feeding Behavior; Preoptic ...
Mar 17, 2022 · The hypothalamus is a brain region thought to play a critical role in the regulation of energy homeostasis 1. In this review, we summarized the components of energy expenditure at the organism...
Feb 15, 2023 · Hypothalamic neurons that mirror aggression. Highlights. •. Individual VMHvl PR neurons are co-active during both aggression or witnessing aggression. •. Activity of VMHvl PR neurons therefore mirrors aggression between other individuals. •. Aggression-mirroring neurons are essential for territorial aggression by self. •.
Dec 10, 2020 · Abstract. It is well recognized that ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) serves as a satiety center in the brain. However, the feeding circuit for the VMH regulation of food intake remains to be...