Obj. 9: Role of Hypothalamus in the ANS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main integration center of ANS activity?
A
The hypothalamus
2
Q
What influences hypothalamic function?
A
Subconscious cerebral input via limbic lobe connections influence hypothalamic function
3
Q
Where do other controls come from?
A
the Cerebral cortex, the reticular formation, and the spinal cord
4
Q
What does the hypothalamus control?
A
- Heart activity and blood pressure
- Body temperature, water balance, and endocrine activity
- Emotional stages (rage, pleasure) and biological drives (hunger, thirst, sex)
- Reactions to fear and the “fight-or-flight” system
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