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The hypothalamus is a small portion of the brain that is responsible to metabolic processes; it controls hunger and thirst along with body temperature etc.
If the hypothalamus were to become disrupted or damaged, signals from your stomach may become misinterpreted, making one think they are hungry when they are not.
The hypothalamus also responds to stress. In order for one to cope with large amounts of stress, the hypothalamus make you feel hungry.
There is a fairly large paper written by G. C. Kennedy about this topic going into great detail. Refer to the URL in the link below.
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∙ 15y agowhat is the role that the hypothalamus and pituitary gland play in the regulation of hunger and appetite
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A brain tumor that results in obesity would most likely be located in which part of the brain?
in the area of the hypothalamus
What part of the brain controls fluid intake?
Posterior pituitary gland secreting anti-diuretic hormone.
What is the role of the thermoregulatory center in the brain?
The part of the body that regulates our core body temperature is the region of the brain called the hypothalamus. It monitors the temperature of the blood that passes through it, and orders any physiological changes that are required to maintain a constant 37oC.
Body homeostasis is maintained by the?
hypothalamus
What is a sentence using the word Hypothalamus?
Hypothalamus is one of many glands. Hypothalamus is very important due to many reasons.
What will happen When the ventromedial hypothalamus is destroyed or lesioned?
overeat to the point of obesity
A brain tumor that results in obesity would most likely be located in which part of the brain?
in the area of the hypothalamus
Where is one of the pleasure centers found in the brain?
Hypothalamus
What role does the hypothalamus play in a fever?
Among the many functions of the hypothalamus is temperature regulation of the body. So, if a person has a fever, then the hypothalamus will try to bring the body temperature back to normal.
What structure in the brain plays a role in drives associated with survival of the individual and the species?
The Hypothalamus
Does the hypothalmus regulate body temperature?
The hypothalamus does play a role in regulating body temperature
The floor of the diencephalon is formed by the?
hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is a small but important region of the diencephalon located beneath the thalamus. It plays a critical role in regulating many essential bodily functions such as body temperature, hunger, thirst, and hormone production.
Does the hypothalamus play an important role when learning?
No. The hypothalamus controls things like body temperature, thirst and hunger, by working with the pituitary gland. It is part of the homeostasis system, not the learning system.
Which neural center in the limbic system plays a central role in emotions such as aggression and fear?
The amygdala
Is a hypothalamus similar to a thermostat?
Yes, the hypothalamus is similar to a thermostat because it controls the body temperature. The thermostat in a home or in a car is what controls that things temperature.
Is the obesity problem play a major role in blood thicker?
yes but that is all i know.
What is the role of hypothalamus?
One of the most important functions of the hypothalamus is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is also responsible for certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system. The hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian cycles.
