The hypothalamus and pituitary gland NCLEX-RN

Hypothalamus - Hormone & Stoffwechsel hypothalamus 10 Introduction to the Hypothalamus The hypothalamus is the primary regulator of preganglionic ANS neurons of the brain stem and spinal cord It innervates hypothalamus The hypothalamus is a small area in the center of the brain It helps produce hormones that regulate heart rate, body temperature, hunger, and the

hypothalamus The hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, thirst and circadian cycles It is the control system which regulates the pituitary gland, the 'master gland