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Function of Hypothalamus?​

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Answered by salonipatel395
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Explanation:

What is the hypothalamus?

The hypothalamus is a small region of the brain. It’s located at the base of the brain, near the pituitary gland.

While it’s very small, the hypothalamus plays a crucial role in many important functions, including:

releasing hormones

regulating body temperature

maintaining daily physiological cycles

controlling appetite

managing of sexual behavior

regulating emotional responsesSome of the most important hormones produced in the anterior region include:

Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). CRH is involved in the body’s response to both physical and emotional stress. It signals the pituitary gland to produce a hormone called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH triggers the production of cortisol, an important stress hormone.

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). TRH production stimulates the pituitary gland to produce thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH plays an important role in the function of many body parts, such as the heart, gastrointestinal tract, and muscles.

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). GnRH production causes the pituitary gland to produce important reproductive hormones, such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).

Oxytocin. This hormone controls many important behaviors and emotions, such as sexual arousal, trust, recognition, and maternal behavior. It’s also involved in some functions of the reproductive system, such as childbirth and lactation.

Vasopressin. Also called antidiuretic hormone (ADH), this hormone regulates water levels in the body. When vasopressin is released, it signals the kidneys to absorb water.

Somatostatin. Somatostatin works to stop the pituitary gland from releasing certain hormones, including growth hormones and thyroid-stimulating hormones.

Answered by MissSnowflake
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  1. Hypothalamus secrets hormones.
  2. Pituitary gland is attached to the hypothalamus by a stalk.
  3. It has centres for regulating body temperature,hunger, thirst and emotions.
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