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Review
. 2000 Sep;19(6):9-14.
doi: 10.1891/0730-0832.19.6.9.

The hypothalamus

M Settle  1
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Review

The hypothalamus

M Settle. Neonatal Netw. 2000 Sep.

Abstract

The hypothalamus is an integral part of the neuroendocrine system. The anatomy, embryologic development, and normal function of the hypothalamus are described here. Pathophysiology of congenital abnormalities and brain injury is discussed and a case study examined. In addition, nursing implications of caring for such an infant are addressed.

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