Hypothalamus

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

arcuate nucleus, mammillary body

Broader Terms

diencephalon

Narrower Terms

paraventricular nucleus, preoptic area, suprachiasmatic nucleus, supraoptic nucleus

Related Terms

appetite regulatory center, thirst regulatory center

Scope Note

ventral part of the diencephalon extending from the region of the optic chiasm to the caudal border of the mammillary bodies and forming the inferior and lateral walls of the third ventricle.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Hypothalamus = Homeostasis The main function of the hypothalamus is homeostasis,or maintaining the body's status quo.
• 87 Bio Points Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:59 pm Post subject: Yes, the hypothalamus is a gland.
• Hypothalamus Functions: Body Temperature Emotions Hunger Thirst Circadian Rhythms The hypothalamus is composed of several different areas and is located at the base of the brain.
• The rostral boundary of the hypothalamus is indicated by a line drawn between the anteriorcommissure (#4596) and the optic chiasm.
• Differences in the Hypothalamus? The hypothalamus is one area of the brain with well-documented differences between men and women.

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