hypothalamus
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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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Harvard Thinking: The things we carry
Harvard University
A part of the brain that controls physiological functions. It is suggested that deeper brain functions controlled by structures like the hypothalamus may show more convergence in response to different stressors.
Dr. Baland Jalal | Intro to Neuroscience | Lecture 1 (Official)
Peterson Academy
A small region of the brain located below the thalamus, crucially involved in regulating hormones, body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional behaviors.