Definitions for hypothalamus
ˌhaɪ poʊˈθæl ə məs; -ˌmaɪhy·po·thal·a·mus

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1. hypothalamusnoun

   a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system

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1. hypothalamusnoun

   A region of the forebrain located below the thalamus, forming the basal portion of the diencephalon, and functioning to regulate body temperature, some metabolic processes and governing the autonomic nervous system.

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1. Hypothalamus

   The hypothalamus (from Ancient Greek ὑπό (hupó) 'under', and θάλαμος (thálamos) 'chamber') is a part of the brain that contains a number of small nuclei with a variety of functions. One of the most important functions is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus and is part of the limbic system. In the terminology of neuroanatomy, it forms the ventral part of the diencephalon. All vertebrate brains contain a hypothalamus. In humans, it is the size of an almond. The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system. It synthesizes and secretes certain neurohormones, called releasing hormones or hypothalamic hormones, and these in turn stimulate or inhibit the secretion of hormones from the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, important aspects of parenting and maternal attachment behaviours, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian rhythms.

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1. hypothalamus

   The hypothalamus is a small region of the brain located at the base, near the pituitary gland, and is part of the limbic system. It plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature, hunger, mood, sex drive, sleep, and thirst. It is essentially the body's main regulatory center.

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1. Hypothalamus

   The hypothalamus is a portion of the brain that contains a number of small nuclei with a variety of functions. One of the most important functions of the hypothalamus is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus, just above the brain stem. In the terminology of neuroanatomy, it forms the ventral part of the diencephalon. All vertebrate brains contain a hypothalamus. In humans, it is roughly the size of an almond. The hypothalamus is responsible for certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system. It synthesizes and secretes certain neurohormones, often called hypothalamic-releasing hormones, and these in turn stimulate or inhibit the secretion of pituitary hormones. The hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, important aspects of parenting and attachment behaviors, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian cycles.

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1. Hypothalamus

   Ventral part of the diencephalon extending from the region of the optic chiasm to the caudal border of the mammillary bodies and forming the inferior and lateral walls of the third ventricle.

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1. hypothalamus

   An element of the brain.

   The hypothalamus creates hormones and regulates body balance.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on June 1, 2020  

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   The numerical value of hypothalamus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of hypothalamus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of hypothalamus in a Sentence

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   Holly Phillips said. It's not clear why this happens ; studies suggest that in response to the stress of not getting quality snooze time, there's a reduction in activity in the hypothalamus, the control panel of the brain where body temperature is regulated. A study from the European Journal of Applied Physiology appears to back this up : researchers documented a drop in body temperature in 20 sleep-deprived young adults. Metabolism may be a culprit here as well. When you're fatigued from a restless night, your metabolism works at a more sluggish pace, Holly Phillips said, producing less heat and slower circulation. You're dehydrated Up to 60 percent of the adult human body is water, and water helps regulate body temperature.

2. Mary Jo Rapini:

   Bright light works by stimulating cells in the retina that connect to the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that helps control circadian rhythms.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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