Hypothalamic Nuclei Flashcards by Lynne Wood

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Temp regulation/thermostat

A

anterior nucleus of hypothalamus

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Heat-reducing reflexes

A

Anterior hypothalamus

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Heat producing reflexes (shivering)

A

Posterior hypothalamus

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Q

Thirst

A

median pre-optic, lateral

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Q

Prolactin secretion

A

Arcuate nucleus

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Q

TSH secretion

A

paraventricular nucleus

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Q

Gonadotropin releasing hormone

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medial pre-optic nucleus

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Q

Sleep

A

Ventrolateral pre-optic

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