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== Hypothalamus ==
== Hypothalamus ==
The hypothalamus is a small area in the ventral diencephalon of the [[Forebrain - Anatomy & Physiology|forebrain]], in the floor of the third ventricle, and is a functional link between the [[Nervous and Special Senses - Anatomy & Physiology#Nervous System|nervous]] and [[Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology|endocrine]] systems.
The hypothalamus is a small area in the ventral diencephalon of the [[Forebrain - Anatomy & Physiology|forebrain]], in the floor of the third ventricle, and is a functional link between the [[Nervous and Special Senses - Anatomy & Physiology#Nervous System|nervous]] and [[Endocrine System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|endocrine]] systems.
The hypothalamus controls most of the [[Endocrine Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|endocrine glands]] within the body, largely through stimulation of the [[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]] by secretion of [[Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology#Classifications of Hormones|neurohormones]]. It is a vital regulator of homeostasis, including [[Thermoregulation - Anatomy & Physiology| Thermoregulation]].
The hypothalamus controls most of the [[Endocrine Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|endocrine glands]] within the body, largely through stimulation of the [[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]] by secretion of [[Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology#Classifications of Hormones|neurohormones]]. It is a vital regulator of homeostasis, including [[Thermoregulation - Anatomy & Physiology| Thermoregulation]].