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. |
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| Back | Hypothalamus - main controlling region for autonomic nervous system
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