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major functions of the ventromedial hypothalamic nucleus? Destruction leads to?

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mediates satiety- destruction = hyperphagia

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major function of lateral nucleus of hypothalamus? destruction leads to?

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mediates hunger; destruction = anorexia

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major function of anterior and posterior nuclei of the hypothalamus? destruction leads to?

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anterior: mediates heat dissipation; destruction = hyperthermia
posterior mediates heat conservation; destruction = hypothermia

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major function of arcuate nucleus of hypothalamus? (3)

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Secretes DA, GHRH, GnRH

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Major function of Paraventricular nucleus of hypothalamus (4)?

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secretes:

  • ADH
  • Corticotropin-releasing hormone
  • oxytocin
  • thyrotropin-releasing hormone
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major functions of the supraoptic nucleus of hypothalamus (2)

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Secretes ADH and oxytocin

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