Preoptic Area
Concept
A region in the hypothalamus that controls maternal behaviors and male sexual behavior, also conserved across species.
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Male vs. Female Brain Differences & How They Arise From Genes & Hormones | Dr. Nirao Shah
Andrew Huberman
A region in the hypothalamus that controls maternal behaviors and male sexual behavior, also conserved across species.
The Science & Health Benefits of Deliberate Heat Exposure
Andrew Huberman
A key region in the hypothalamus responsible for sending signals to the brain and body to regulate temperature, influencing both physiological and behavioral responses to heat and cold.
How Hormones Shape Sexual Orientation & Behavior | Dr. Marc Breedlove
Andrew Huberman
A brain region in the hypothalamus, which contains a nucleus (SDN-POA or INAH 3) that is larger in men than women and was found to be smaller in gay men, potentially linked to sexual orientation.