hypothalamus

Definition

a small area in the center of the brain that is part of diencephalon. It helps produce hormones that regulate heart rate, body temperature, hunger, and the sleep-wake cycle.

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Sub-structures

• left hypothalamus
• left mammillary body
• right hypothalamus
• right mammillary body
• intermediate hypothalamic region

Neighbouring structures

• subthalamus
• epithalamus
• third ventricle

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Wikipedia (English)

Identifiers

TA2

5714

FMA

62008

UBERON

0001898

Wikidata

Q164386