Hypothalamus Flashcards by Aleandra Ortiz

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Lateral nucleus

Hunger. Stimulated by ghrelin, inhibited by leptin. Destruction cause anorexia or failure to thrive (infants)

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Ventromedial nucleus

Satiety. Stimulated by Leptin. Destruction cause hyperphagia

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Anterior nucleus

Cooling, parasympathetic

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Posterior nucleus

Heating, sympathetic

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Suprachiasmatic nucleus

Circadian Rhythm

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Supraoptic and paraventricular nucleus

Synthesize ADH and oxytocin

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Preoptic nucleus

Thermoregulation, sexual behavior. Releases GnRH.

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Hypothalamus Flashcards

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