Hypothalamic nuclei Flashcards by Elizabeth Mertens

Q

Ventromedial

A

Satiety

Destruction leads to hyperphagia

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Lateral

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Hunger

Destruction leads to anorexia

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Anterior

A

Heat dissipation

Destruction leads to hyperthermia

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Posterior

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Heat conservation

Destruction leads to hypothermia

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Q

Arcuate

A

Secretion of dopamine, GHRH, GnRH

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Paraventricular

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ADH, CRH, Oxytocin, TRH

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Supraoptic

A

ADH, Oxytocin

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Supraventricular

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Circadian rhythm & pineal gland

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