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Last Update: 11/18/2023 09:08 PM

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Physio: Function/Disorder/Treatment/Drugs/Side Effects:
Subcortical Brain structures: Hypothalamus
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Function:
Regulates the body's homeostasis through the autonomic nervous system and pituitary gland. Regulates body temperature, blood pressure, heart and respiration rates, thirst and hunger, growth, sexual activity, reproduction and the bodies response to stress. Also helps stimulate secondary sex characteristics + reproductive system.

Oxytocin is produced by the hypothalamus.

Has a role in emotional responses. 5 F's - fight, flight, freeze, fawn, flop

Disorder:
Bilateral lesions in the Hypothalamus can produce rage

 Electrical stimulation in certain parts of the

Hypothalamus: = emotions of pleasure or fear



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