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The hypothalamus, located under the thalamus at the base of the brain, is responsible for many key functions. These include regulating hunger and feeding, flight or fight response, and regulating body temperature. Its position above the pituitary gland allows it to control hormone secretion.
Additional ResourcesCheck out these links for more information on the hypothalamus!
Medical News Today: medicalnewstoday.com/articles/312628 EndocrineWeb: endocrineweb.com/endocrinology/overview-hypothalamus |
For an interactive 3D model of the hypothalamus, click here.
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