Structures of the diencephalon, left sagittal view.

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intermediate mass of the thalamus

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Third ventricle

-center of diencephalon
-contains CSF

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Choroid plexus

-vascular tissue in roof of third ventricle
-secretes cerebrospinal fluid

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Interventricular foramen

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optic chiasm

-point at which optic nerve fibers cross in the brain

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hypothalamus

-regulates appetite, thirst, and body temp.
-regulates pituitary gland

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Pituitary gland

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Thalamus

relays sensory info to correct region of cerebrum

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Mammillary body

controls eating and swallowing reflexes

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Pineal gland

secretes melatonin, regulates circadian rhythms