Disorders of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

hypothalamus What is the hypothalamus and what hormones does it produce? The hypothalamus is the main link between the brain and the nervous sytem

Hypothalamus definition: a region of the brain, between the thalamus and the midbrain, that functions as the main control center for the autonomic nervous hypothalamus The hypothalamus is an area of the brain that produces hormones that control: Body temperature; Heart rate; Hunger; Mood; Release of hormones