Psychology / Unit 2 Psych 0207 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Hypothalamus
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The idea
The hypothalamus regulates hunger, thirst, body temperature, and sexual behavior, and controls the pituitary gland.
In practice
Body temperature rising above set point triggers a hypothalamic response that starts sweating.
Where people slip
The hypothalamus is small and central to nearly everything. Size is a poor guide to importance in the brain.
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