What does the Hypothalamus region do?
Controls an immense number of bodily functions.
What is the first function of the Hypothalamus?
Heart rate and blood pressure.
What is the second function of the Hypothalamus?
Body temperature.
What is the third function of the Hypothalamus?
Fluid and electrolyte balance, including thirst.
What is the fourth function of the Hypothalamus?
Appetite and weight.
What is the fifth function of the Hypothalamus?
Glandular secretions of the stomach and intestines.
What is the sixth function of the Hypothalamus?
Sleep-wake cycle.
What is the seventh function of the Hypothalamus?
Sex drive.
Does the Hypothalamus control the Pituitary gland?
Yes.