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| − | The '''hypothalamus''' is a [[brain]] structure that | + | The '''hypothalamus''' is a [[brain]] structure that is involved in a number of crucial physiological functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, body temperature, sex, movement, and emotion. The hypothalamus plays an important role in monitoring and regulating internal states (e.g., temperature). |
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Revision as of 17:44, March 15, 2008
The hypothalamus is a brain structure that is involved in a number of crucial physiological functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, body temperature, sex, movement, and emotion. The hypothalamus plays an important role in monitoring and regulating internal states (e.g., temperature).