Paraventricular nucleus

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hypothalamus

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• Renal sympathetic nerve discharge mediated by the paraventricular nucleus is altered in STZ induced diabetic rats.
• Thyrotropin-releasing hormone gene expression in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus is dependent upon feedback regulation by both triiodothyronine and thyroxine.
• “Most of the data (from past studies) indicate that the paraventricular nucleus is one of the most important targets for the action of neurotransmitters that stimulate or inhibit appetite, and also the neural circuits that increase energy expenditure,” Satya Kalra said.
• The paraventricular nucleus is uniquely responsive to the feeding stimulatory effects of steroid hormones.
• The paraventricular nucleus is also involved in water regulation.

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