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Hypothalamic Nuclei Flashcards

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Lateral

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Hunger

Destruction leads to anorexia

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Anterior

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Heat dissipation

Destruction hyperthermia

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Posterior

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Heat conservation

Destruction hypothermia

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Arcuate

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Secretes dopamine (inhibits prolactin), growth hormone, oxytocin, trh

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Supraoptic

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Adh and oxytocin

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Suprachiasmatic

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Circadian rhythm regulation and pineal gland function

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Ventromedial

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Satiety

Destruction leads to hyperphagia

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