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Hypothalamus Ventral Part Vertebrate Forebrain Functions Maintaining Homeostasis

Front hypothalamus
Back The ventral part of the vertebrate forebrain; functions in maintaining homeostasis, especially in coordinating the endocrine and nervous systems; secretes hormones of the posterior pituitary and releasing factors that regulate the anterior pituitary.

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