Hypothalamus Hypothalamus 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
Where the Spies Are Where the Spies Are Where the Spies Are is a 1966 British comedy adventure film directed by Val Guest and featuring David Niven as Dr Jason Love, Françoise Dorléac, John Le Mesurier, Cyril Cusack and Richard Marner. It was based on the James Leasor book "Passport to Oblivion" which was also the working title of the film. MGM intended to make a Jason Love film series but the idea was shelved. Rosser, a British agent is assassinated in Beirut. British intelligence boss MacGillivray recruits Dr Jason Love, who did some intelligence work during World War Two, to attend a medical