Review of Medical Physiology - William F. Ganong 2002

Functions of the Nervous System
Central Regulation of Visceral Functions
Hypothalamus - Functions of the Hypothalamus

The Main Functions of the Hypothalamus are listed in Table 14-1. Some of these actually mediate well-defined visceral Reflexes, while others elicit complex behavioral and emotional responses; however, all of them represent specific reactions to particular stimuli. This should be kept in mind when considering the Functions of the hypothalamus.



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