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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!
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What is a sentence using the word Hypothalamus?
Hypothalamus is one of many glands. Hypothalamus is very important due to many reasons.
What part of the brain controls fluid intake?
The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that controls fluid intake. It regulates thirst by sensing changes in blood volume and osmolality, signaling the body to drink more water if needed.
Which is not a function of the hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus stimulates or inhibits secretion of hormones by the pituitary gland. One of these is GH or Growth Hormone.
Is the hypothalamus considered a part of the nervous system?
Yes, the hypothalamus is considered a part of the nervous system.
Is the pituitary gland located in the hypothalamus?
Yes, the pituitary gland is located below the hypothalamus in the brain.
What part of speech is hypothalamus?
Hypothalamus is a noun.
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?
What is a sentence using the word Hypothalamus?
Hypothalamus is one of many glands. Hypothalamus is very important due to many reasons.
How do you use the word hypothalamus in a sentence?
My hypothalamus must be out of whack. The hypothalamus is located inside of the human skull.
What is the medical term for hypothalamus?
Hypothalamus is a term for a part of the brain that controls many endocrine and metabolic functions.
Size of hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus is approximately the same size as an almond!
What part of the brain controls fluid intake?
The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that controls fluid intake. It regulates thirst by sensing changes in blood volume and osmolality, signaling the body to drink more water if needed.
What is the opposite of the hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus is a region of the forebrain that coordinates the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary. There is no opposite or antonym if you like for hypothalamus.
What is the gland in the brain that tell you to eat?
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Hormones secreted by the hypothalamus do what?
The hypothalamus aids in regulation of the body's temperature.
What are the physiological components involved in hunger?
Ventromedial hypothalamus and the lateral hypothalamus.
What is another word for hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus is a part of the brain that governs metabolic processes and is located beneath the thalamus. There does not appear to be another word for the hypothalamus.
