The function of the preoptic nucleus of the hypothalamus
High-Yield Explanation
Functions of Hypothalamus
- Thermoregulation- Preoptic region
Anterior hypothalamus- Heat response
Posterior hypothalamus- Cold response
- Satiety centre- ventromedial nucleus
- Feeding centre- Lateral nucleus
- Circadian rhythm- Suprachiasmatic nucleus
- Sleep
- Sex drive- Anterior hypothalamus, Posterior hypothalamus.
- Hypophysis regulation