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The hypothalamus is approximately the same size as an almond!
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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.
How big is the Hypothalamus?
it is about the size of an almond.
What is the function of the hypothalamus in the CNS?
The hypothalamus is about the size of a pearl. It's function is the control center for integration of the peripheral autonomic nervous system. It is very important in maintaining homeostasis.
What part of speech is hypothalamus?
Hypothalamus is a noun.
What part of the brain controls fluid intake?
Posterior pituitary gland secreting anti-diuretic hormone.
What is the most important area of the brain for temperature regulation?
Hypothalamus
Where is your hypothalamus located in your brain?
It loooks like a big, wrinkly, gray sponge The Hypothalamus is the control center of all autonomic regulatory activities of the body and it is no bigger then a the size of an almond.
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?
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.
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.
How does your nerves control your body temperature?
The hypothalamus is responsible for some very important functions. One important function of the hypothalamus is the control of body temperature. The hypothalamus acts as a "thermostat" by sensing changes in body temperature and then sending signals to adjust the temperature. For example, if you are too hot, the hypothalamus detects this and then sends a signal to expand the capillaries in your skin. This causes blood to be cooled faster. The hypothalamus also controls the pituitary. The hypothalamus is composed of several different areas and is located at the base of the brain. Although it is the size of only a pea (about 1/300 of the total brain weight). Read more: How_do_nerves_control_human_body_temperature
