Hypothalamic nuclei Flashcards
1
Q
Ventomedial
A
satiety, stimulated by leptin
destruction = hyperphagia
2
Q
Lateral
A
hunger, inhibited by leptin
destruction = anorexia
3
Q
Anterior
A
Heat dissipation via PNS
destruction = hyperthermia
4
Q
Posterior
A
Heat conservation via SNS
destruction = hypothermia
5
Q
Arcuate
A
Secretes DA, GHRH, and goandotropin
6
Q
Paraventricular
A
Secretes ADH, oxytocin, CRH, TRH
7
Q
Supraoptic
A
ADH and oxytocin
8
Q
Suprachiasmatic
A
Regulation of circadian rhythm and pineal gland function