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What is the hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus is part of the central nervous system.
The hypothalamus is a part of the brain.
What does the hypothalamus do?
contains neurons that respond to either neural input from widespread regions of the nervous system or non-neural stimuli such as changes in temperature and blood hormone levels. (1)
is the principal visceral control center of the brain and mediates a broad range of functions via its connections with the endocrine system, autonomic (visceral, motor), somatic motor, and limbic systems, maintaining a state of homeostasis. (1)
* secretes thyroid-releasing hormone (TRH) (2)
What does the hypothalamus look like?
The hypothalamus is a paired structured that forms part of the diencephalon. (1)
Where is the hypothalamus located?
The hypothalamus sits below the hypothalamic sulcus within the medial wall of the third ventricle, which separates the hypothalamus from the thalamus above. (1)
What are parts of the hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus is composed of several groups of nuclei which contain neurons. (1)
Resources
1. https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/hypothalamus
2. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23188-thyroid
