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Supraoptic nucleus |
Synthesizes vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) |
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Paraventricular nucleus |
Synthesizes oxytocin |
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Preoptic & anterior nuclei |
Control parasympathetic system |
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Posterior & lateral nuclei |
Control sympathetic system |
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Anterior hypothalamic nuclei |
Regulate temperature (response to heat) |
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Posterior hypothalamic nuclei |
Regulate temperature (respond to cold) |
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Lateral hypothalamic nuclei |
Initiate eating & increase food intake (hunger center) |
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Medial hypothalamic nuclei |
Inhibit eating & reduce food intake (satiety center) |
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Lateral hypothalamic nuclei |
Increase water intake (thirst center) |
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Suprachiasmatic nucleus |
Controls circadian rhythms |
