Name 7 functions of the hypothalamus?

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Name 7 functions of the hypothalamus?..

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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Name 7 functions of the hypothalamus?..

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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