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Physiology, Hypothalamus

Zainab Shahid  1 , Edinen Asuka  2 , Gurdeep Singh  3
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Physiology, Hypothalamus

Zainab Shahid et al.
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The hypothalamus is the region in the ventral brain which coordinates the endocrine system. It receives many signals from various regions of the brain and in return, releases both releasing and inhibiting hormones, which then act on the pituitary gland to direct the functions of the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and reproductive organs and to influence growth, fluid balance, and milk production. It is also involved in the non-endocrine functions of temperature regulation, regulation of the autonomic nervous system, and the control of appetite.

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Disclosure: Zainab Shahid declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Edinen Asuka declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Gurdeep Singh declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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