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===Thalamus===
 
===Thalamus===
 
The thalamus has many functions including; processes and relaying sensory information selectively to various parts of the cerebral cortex, translating signals to the cerebral cortex from lower centres including auditory, somatic, visceral, gustatory and visual systems and also regulating states of sleep and wakefulness. The thalamus plays a major role in regulating arousal, levels of conciousness and levels of activity.
 
The thalamus has many functions including; processes and relaying sensory information selectively to various parts of the cerebral cortex, translating signals to the cerebral cortex from lower centres including auditory, somatic, visceral, gustatory and visual systems and also regulating states of sleep and wakefulness. The thalamus plays a major role in regulating arousal, levels of conciousness and levels of activity.
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===Hypothalamus===
 
===Hypothalamus===
The function of the hypothalamus is mainly related to the overall regulation of the Endocrine System. For a more detailed analysis of the function of this part of the brain, please use the link: [[Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus Anatomy and Physiology]].
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The function of the hypothalamus is mainly related to the overall regulation of the Endocrine System. The hypothalamus is closely related to the pituitary gland, controlling a large proportion of the activity go the pituitary gland. For a more detailed analysis of the function of this part of the brain, please use the link: [[Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus Anatomy and Physiology]].
 
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===Pituitary===
====Pituitary====
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The function of the pituitary is mainly related to the production of endocrine.
 
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The function of the hypothalamus is mainly endocrine.
      
See [[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary]].
 
See [[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary]].
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