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The hypothalamus is located deep in the brain just above the base of the skull. The hypothalamus helps to maintain psychological functions such as regulation of digestion, body temperature and blood pressure.
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∙ 13y agoLike all parts of the brain, it has multiple functions, but i believe one of the primary roles it plays is the regulation of homeostasis.
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∙ 14y agohypothalamus regulates body temperature, some metabolic processes, and other autonomic activities.
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What is the most obvious difference between the human brain and the brain of a fish would be in the?
Hypothalamus
What structure of the human brain monitors eating drinking and sex?
hypothalamus
The function of the hypothalamus?
It's the part of the brain which controls basic instincts and emotions, like fear.
Which organ of the human body regulates the body temperature?
Skin regulates temperature, through perspiration.
What is the major function of hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus is located in the brain. The major function of the hypothalamus is to regulate homeostasis, which is the maintenance of a stable internal enviroment. The hypothalamus regulates hunger, body temperature, thirst, blood pressure,water balance, and body weight.
What is the size of the hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus is about the size of an almond in the human brain. I am unsure of the exact measurements.
What is the most obvious difference between the human brain and the brain of a fish would be in the?
Hypothalamus
What structure of the human brain monitors eating drinking and sex?
hypothalamus
Were is the posterior pituitary located in the human body?
Just inferior to the hypothalamus in the brain.
What is the hypothalamus a part of?
The hypothalamus is part of the human brain. It has a wide variety of functions including linking the nervous system to the endocrine system.
Why hypothalmus is important part of human brain?
Hypothalamus is important part of human brain. It is supossed to be controlling unit of autonomic nervous system.
The function of the hypothalamus?
It's the part of the brain which controls basic instincts and emotions, like fear.
Where are exteroreceptors located?
Some exteroreceptors act as inputs to the hypothalamus in the brain - thereby controlling ANS function.
Which brain structure function in homeostasis and influences bp digestive activity breathing rate and other important physiological function in the body?
hypothalamus
Which organ of the human body regulates the body temperature?
Skin regulates temperature, through perspiration.
What is the most important area of the brain for temperature regulation?
Hypothalamus
What part of the brain controls thirst?
Can a brain lesion cause excessive thirst even if the pituitary gland is normal? Also where would the lesion be located?
