The word "hypothalamus" refers to an area of the human brain that is located under the thalamus. An example of the word "hypothalamus" in a sentence is "The patient's hypothalamus region was damaged in the car accident which is why she's having trouble sleeping and is experiencing erratic emotional distress. "
The hypothalamus can be damaged by traumatic brain injury, tumors, infections, or stroke. Certain medical conditions, such as inflammation, autoimmune disorders, or genetic disorders, can also affect the hypothalamus. Drug or alcohol abuse can also have harmful effects on the hypothalamus.
The Pituitry gland
No food product is going to help "an abnormal hypothalamus". To even know you have an "abnormal hypothalamus", you'd need to be diagnosed by a neurologist, who would then recommend treatment options.
it is the core of the central nervous system so i think it produces the main controlls of speech, memory, walking etc if damaged
Insulin is not produced by the hypothalamus. Insulin is produced by the pancreas in response to changes in blood sugar levels to help regulate glucose metabolism in the body.
Hypothalamus is a noun.
Can a brain lesion cause excessive thirst even if the pituitary gland is normal? Also where would the lesion be located?
Yes, but only if at least 65% or higher is damaged or removed wiithout replacement.
The hypothalamus regulates body temperature, hunger, and thirst in the brain.
My hypothalamus must be out of whack. The hypothalamus is located inside of the human skull.
The medical term for the hypothalamus is "hypothalamic region" or simply "hypothalamus."