The hypothalamus is an integral part of the substance of the brain. A small cone-shaped structure, it projects downward, ending in the pituitary (infundibular) stalk, a tubular connection to the pituitary gland. The round bony cavity containing the pituitary gland is called the sella turcica. The posterior portion of the hypothalamus, called the median eminence, contains many neurosecretory cells. Important adjacent structures include the mammillary bodies, the third ventricle, and the optic chiasm, the last being of particular concern to physicians because pressure from expanding tumours or inflammations in the hypothalamus or pituitary gland may result in severe visual defects or total blindness. Above the hypothalamus is the thalamus. (For discussion of the function of these surrounding structures, see the nervous system.) This is a longer term for it but it is the correct term!
That refers to a region in the brain, called the hypothalamus region. Its function includes helping the nervous and endocrine systems of the body. Also, it is in this region that the pituitary gland is located.
The hypothalamus is an area of the brain that produces hormones that control:
Hadley ME, Levine JE. Endocrinology. 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall; 2007:111-133.
Coll AP, Farooqi IS, O'Rahilly S. The hormonal control of food intake. Cell. 2007;129(2):251-262.
The hypothalamus is an area of the brain that produces hormones that control:
Hadley ME, Levine JE. Endocrinology. 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall; 2007:111-133.
Coll AP, Farooqi IS, O'Rahilly S. The hormonal control of food intake. Cell. 2007;129(2):251-262.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 12/11/2011
Nancy J. Rennert, MD, Chief of Endocrinology & Diabetes, Norwalk Hospital, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed byDavid Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
The hypothalamus links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland.
Posterior pituitary gland secreting anti-diuretic hormone.
hypothalamus
Hypothalamus is one of many glands. Hypothalamus is very important due to many reasons.
The Hypothalamus, its like your body's own thermostat, located at the brain. It makes sure your body is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius. So, when you have fever that's when you know your body temperature is not normal.
The hypothalamus
Posterior pituitary gland secreting anti-diuretic hormone.
Hypothalamus
Can a brain lesion cause excessive thirst even if the pituitary gland is normal? Also where would the lesion be located?
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Hypothalamus is a noun.
Hypothalamus is one of many glands. Hypothalamus is very important due to many reasons.
My hypothalamus must be out of whack. The hypothalamus is located inside of the human skull.
The medical term for the hypothalamus is "hypothalamic region" or simply "hypothalamus."
The two parts are the thalamus and the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is beneath the thalamus, so the answer to your question is the hypothalamus.
The hypothalamus is composed of brain tissues or neurons.
The hypothalamus is approximately the same size as an almond!
The Hypothalamus, its like your body's own thermostat, located at the brain. It makes sure your body is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius. So, when you have fever that's when you know your body temperature is not normal.