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Hypothalamus: the brain’s smart coordinating centre
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Hypothalamus: the brain’s smart coordinating centre

Be it temperature, blood pressure, hormone release, or sleep, the hypothalamus is the ringmaster controlling these internal activities. This infographic depicts some of these functions of the hypothalamus
  • Written by Parvathi Nair
HypothalamusThe body's smart coordinating centre Almond-sized and sitting on top of the brainstem, maintaining the internal stability of the body Allows conversations between the nervous and endocrine system Makes us shiver when cold Makes us sweat when hot Maintains blood pressure Influences hunger, thirst and satiety while eating Affects mood Controls sleep patterns
An infographic on the hypothalamus and the various roles it plays | Illustration by Parvathi Nair on Canva
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