Name 7 functions of the hypothalamus?
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Answer / biomaster
1) Thirst/waterbalance
2) Adenohypophysis control
3) Neurohypophysis control
4) Hunger/satiety
5) Autonomic regulation
6) Temperature regulation
7) Sexual emotions.
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Answer / van
• Control of the endocrine system-controls
secretion of hormones by the pituitary
• Control of the autonomic nervous system-relays its instructions through the periaqueductal gray matter and the medulla's reticular center
• Regulation of body temperature-
• Regulation of hunger and thirst sensations
• Control of emotional responses
• Control of motivational behavior
• Formation of memory
-brain nucleus in mammillary body receives abundant inputs from the hippocampal formation (memoryprocessing structure of the cerebrum)
• Regulation of sleep-wake cycles
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