Hypothalmus Structures

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Hypothalamus

Maintains homeostasis by regulating body temperature, hunger, thirst, and endocrine activity through control of the pituitary gland.

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Paraventricular nucleus

Secretes oxytocin; stimulates smooth muscle contractions in uterus and mammary glands.

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Preoptic area

Regulates body temperature by control of autonomic centers in the medulla oblongata.

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Autonomic centers (Parasympathetic and Sympathetic)

Control heart rate and blood pressure by regulation of autonomic centers in the medulla oblongata.

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Lateral tuberal nuclei

Produce inhibitory and releasing hormones that control endocrine cells of the anterior lobe and pituitary gland.

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Mammary bodies

Control feeding reflexes.

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Suprachiasmatic nucleus

Regulates daily circadian rhythms.

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Supra

optic nucleus