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The hypothalamus is composed of brain tissues or neurons.

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Which endocrine gland that is composed of an anterior and posterior lobes hangs from the infundibulum below the hypothalamus?

The pituitary gland hangs from a stalk from the inferior surface of the hypothalamus of the brain.


What gland is associated with the diencephalon?

The diencephalon is located in the brain. It is composed of the thalamus (located at the top of the brain stem) and hypothalamus (located below the thalamus). The hypothalamus is related to causing the pituitary gland to release hormones.


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?

The hypothalamus regulates body temperature, hunger, and thirst in the brain.


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.


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


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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