Hypothalamus

Question 1

what are the 3 classes of functions of the hypothalamus

Answer 1

vegetative functions
endocrine functions
behavioral functions

Question 2

what are the vegetative functions of the hypothalamus

Answer 2

cardiovascular regulation

thirst, appetite, temperature, blushing, pallor, sexual excitement, flight or fight

Question 3

what are the endocrine functions of the hypothalamus

Answer 3

controls anterior pituitary gland

Question 4

what are the behavioral functions of the hypothalamus

Answer 4

level of activity

pursuit of food, water, sex, ingestion, disinterest in food, fear and punishment behavior, increased sex drive

Question 5

what are the six hormones of the ant pit

Answer 5

growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).

Question 6

what are the hormones of the post pit

Answer 6

oxytocin and vasopressin