Functional summary of hypothalamic nuclei Flashcards
1
Q
Preoptic
Supraoptic
Paraventricular
A
Produce ADH, Oxytocin, GnRH
Water balance, uterine control, gonadal contral, BP
2
Q
Suprachiasmatic
A
Sleep/wake cycle
3
Q
Ventromedial
A
Feeding, fear, thermoregulation, sexual activity
4
Q
Lateral
A
Fight or flight
5
Q
Mammillary nucleus
A
Memory (relay from hippocampus)
