Physiology 2130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Hypophyseal Portal System, Supraoptic Nucleus, Paraventricular Nucleus Of Hypothalamus
16 Aug 2017
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Location of the hypothalamus within the brain and its relation to the limbi system. The specific functions of specific hypothalamic nuclei. Role the hypothalamus plays in the control of pituitary function: anterior pituitary, posterior pituitary, oxytocin release, vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) release and fluid intake. Rale of the hypothalamus in food intake and obesity by understanding: why we eat, physiological signs for food intake, leptin signalling, the metabolic syndrome, Role the hypothalamus plays in circadian rhythms. Identify which circadian rhythms within the body are regulated by the hypothalamus. Role the hypothalamus plays in temperature regulation by examining: how we thermoregulate, the hypothalamic set point and pathophysiological deviations from this set point, fever, heat exhaustion, heat stroke. For the different hypothalamaic nuclei listed bleow, indicate their major functions: With regards to hypothalamic control of the autonomic nervous system, what is the effect of stimulation of the posterior hypothalamus on:
