Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus (: hypothalami; ) is a small part of the vertebrate brain that contains a number of nuclei with a variety of functions. One of the most important functions is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus and is part of the limbic system. It forms the basal part of the diencephalon. All vertebrate brains contain a hypothalamus. In humans, it is about the size of an almond.

part of the brain's hypothalamus

pair of small round bodies located on the undersurface of the brain

region of the hypothalamus

body of cells in the hypothalamus

Anatomical structure

region of the hypothalamus

region of the anterior hypothalamus

a nucleus in the mammalian hypothalamus that releases histamine

type of dopaminergic pathway

anatomical structure

nucleus of the anterior hypothalamus

below the hypothalamus of the brain

cell type

Large neuroendocrine cells of the hypothalamus

Neuroscience

nucleus of the hypothalamus