Question

What is hypothalamus of human nervous system?

Answer 1

1. A very important part of the brain called hypothalamus lies at the base of the thalamus.
2. Hypothalamus is a portion of the diencephalon, located below the thalamus that coordinates the activities of the nervous and endocrine systems.
3. Hypothalamus contains a number of centres which control body temperature, urge for eating and drinking etc.
4. It also contains several groups of neurosecretory cells, which secrete hormones called hypothalamic hormones.
5. The forebrain consists of cerebrum, thalamus and hypothalamus