Hypothalamic Nuclei Flashcards
1
Q
Mediates satiety, destruction leads to hyperphagia
A
Ventromedial
2
Q
Mediates hunger, destruction leads to anorexia
A
Lateral
3
Q
Mediates dissipation, destruction leads to hyperthermia
A
Anterior
4
Q
Mediates heat conservation, destruction leads to hypothermia
A
Posterior
5
Q
Secretion of dopamine (inhibits prolactin, GHRH, GnRH)
A
Arcuate
6
Q
Antidiurectic hormone, Corticotropin releasing hormone, oxytocin, thyrotropin releasing hormone secretion
A
Paraventricular
7
Q
Secretion of ADH and Oxy
A
Supraoptic
8
Q
Circadian rhythm regulation and pineal gland function
A
Suprachiasmatic