hypothalamus Flashcards
Oxytocin is produced by the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus
paraventricular nucleus
ADH PRODUCED by what parts of the hypothalamus
lesions here lead to diabetes insipidus
paraventricular and supraoptic nucleus
what connects the hypothalamus to pp
infundibulum
Satiety centre. Lesions → hyperphagia
Ventromedial nucleus
Stimulation of what area leads to savage behaviour
Dorsomedial nucleus
Suprachiasmatic nuclues does what
Regulars circadian rhythm
Septal nucleus
septal -sex
Regulates sexual desire
posterior nucleus stimulates sympathetic nervous system leading to
Posterior - Poikilothermia( inability to regulate core temp)
increased heat production
Heating (conservation and increased production) - damage results in poikilothermia
Stimulates sympathetic nervous system
Anterior nucleus stimulates parasympathetic to what to body
anterior - A/C
Cooling by stimulation of parasympathetic nervous system
Stimulation → increased appetite
Lesions → anorexia
Lateral nucleus