regulation of metabolism is the location and function of the hypothalamus.
regulation of metabolism is the location and function of the hypothalamus.
describe the location and function of the hypothalamus?
regulation of metabolism
the hypothalamus is a portion of the brain that contains a number of small nuclei with a variety of functions. one of the most important functions of the hypothalamus is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. the hypothalamus is located below the thalamus and is part of the limbic system. in the terminology of neuroanatomy, it forms the ventral part of the diencephalon. all vertebrate brains contain a hypothalamus. in humans, it is the size of an almond. the hypothalamus is responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system. it synthesizes and secretes certain neurohormones, called releasing hormones or hypothalamic hormones, and these in turn stimulate or inhibit the secretion of hormones from the pituitary gland. the hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, important aspects of parenting and attachment behaviours, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian rhythms. the hypothalamus derives its name from greek ὑπό, "under" and θάλαμος, "chamber".
hypothalamus
ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus









































the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus (vmn, also sometimes referred to as the ventromedial hypothalamus, vmh) is a nucleus of the hypothalamus. "the ventromedial hypothalamus (vmh) is a distinct morphological nucleus involved in terminating hunger, fear, thermoregulation, and sexual activity." this nuclear region is involved with the recognition of the feeling of fullness.









































section::::structure.









































it has four subdivisions: 









































bullet::::- anterior (vmha)









































bullet::::- dorsomedial (vmhdm)









































bullet::::- ventrolateral (vmhvl)









































bullet::::- central (vmhc).









































these subdivisions differ anatomically, neurochemically, and behaviorally.









































section::::function.
ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus