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Controlling Monitoring Blood Describe Structure Function Hypothalamus Main

The hypothalamus is the main control center for the autonomic nervous system, featuring sympathetic and parasympathetic centers. It regulates behavioral patterns, monitors blood plasma composition, produces hormones, and controls core body temperature.

El hipotálamo es el principal centro de control del sistema nervioso autónomo, con centros simpático y parasimpático. Regula patrones de comportamiento, monitoriza la composición del plasma sanguíneo, produce hormonas y controla la temperatura corporal.

Front Describe the structure & function of the hypothalamus.
Back Hypothalamus - main controlling region for autonomic nervous system
  • Has two centres: parasympathetic & sympathetic
  • Functions include:
    • Controlling complex patterns of behavior (feeding, sleeping, aggression)
    • Monitoring composition of blood plasma (conc of water and blood glucose)
    • Producing hormones
    • Monitoring & controlling core body temperature

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