Question

Functions of hypothalamus.

Answer 1

$\underline \bold \red{Function \: of \: HYPOTHALAMUS - }$

➡️The hypothalamus integrates and controls the visceral activities.

➡️The hypothalamus, through its connection with the brain system, maintains homeostasis and the body's internal equilibrium, specialising in the control of involuntary behaviours.

➡️The nuclei in the hypothalamus signal the body to eat, drink, get angry, keep cool, etc.

➡️The hypothalamus organises the survival related behaviours of a species.

Answer 2

✔✔✔most notably by its control of the anterior pituitary, which in turn regulates various endocrine glands and organs

✔✔ Releasing hormones (also called releasing factors) are produced in hypothalamic nuclei then transported along axons to either the median eminence or the posterior pituitary, where they are stored and released as needed