Hypothalamus notes

The main difference between thalamus and hypothalamus is that thalamus coordinates sensory and motor functions and regulates consciousness, sleep, and...

HYPOTHALAMIC NUCLEI

Parathormone (PTH), a polypeptide hormone produced in the parathyroid gland, is one of the major factors in the regulation of calcium concentration in

What is Feedback? Feedback is the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output.

Portal system of the pituitary gland Long portal vessels drain median eminance Short portal vessels drain lower infundibulum One capillary network is in hypothalamus, the other is in anterior pituitary

Depression is a mood disorder that with “depressed mood” as its main symptom. Clinical depression is classified by two or more weeks of depression symptoms. Physical symptoms include sleep disturbances, loss or increase in appetite, fatigue, and headaches or digestive problems that are not explained by other physical conditions (psychosomatic). Behavioral symptoms would be loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, difficulty concentrating, neglecting responsibilities and personal hygiene…