Condition
Hypothalamus
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 22 March 20051 min read
Definition
The hypothalamus is an area of the brain that produces hormones that regulate thirst, hunger, body temperature, sleeps, moods, sex drive, and the release of hormones from various glands.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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