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Hypothalamic nuclei Flashcards

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Suprachiasmatic

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Circadian rhythm

Sleep rhythm disorder

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Preoptic

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Thermoregulation, sexual behaviour, secretes GnRH

Arrested sexual development / amenorrhea / impotence

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Supraoptic

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Oxytocin + ADH production

DI

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Paraventricular

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Regulates secretion of oxytocin + ADH, secretes CRH, TRH

DI

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Anterior

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Keep cool - para

Hyperthermia

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Posterior

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Keep warm - symp

Hypothermia

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Arcuate

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Dopamine, GnRH, stimulates appetite, sensitive to leptin

Galactorrhea, amenorrhea

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Dorsomedial

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Stimulates appetite, sensitive to leptin, rage, libido, circadian activity

Obesity + savage behaviour

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Ventromedial

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Satiety centre

Appetite, sexual behaviour, insulin regulation

Hyperphagia

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Lateral

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Feeding centre - appetite

Anorexia / increased appetite

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