The Nervous System: Diencephalon - Thalamus & Hypothalamus

The Thalamus and Hypothalamus are vital sections of the Diencephalon portion of the Forebrain. These areas play key roles in consolidating and integrating sensory inputs as well as linking the nervous system to the endocrine system. Due to this, these two structures are responsible for production of hormones and the regulation of our body rhythms.


---------------Table of Contents
Thalamus:
0:00 Intro and Thalamus
0:35 Location within the brain
0:45 Functions of the Thalamus
1:05 Consolidate Sensory Inputs (Example)
1:26 Localizing Sensations
1:58 Regulation of Consciousness
2:08 Suppression of Minor / Background Stimuli

Hypothalamus:
2:27 Hypothalamus location within the brain
2:37 Functions of the Hypothalamus
2:55 Reflex Responses to Emotional Stimulus
3:07 Body Rhythms (Circadian Rhythm)
3:49 Regulation of Food Intake
3:58 Peristalsis
4:21 Regulation of the Pituitary Gland
4:51 Releasing Factors
- Endocrine System / Releasing hormones
5:35 Hormone Production (Oxytocin, ADH)


--------------- References
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Wolkowitz, Amanda. "Human Body Science." Study Manual for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS): Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. Stilwell, Kan.: Assessment Technologies Institute, 2010. 128. Print.

Scanlon, Valerie C., and Tina Sanders. "Chapter 8: The Nervous System."Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology. N.p.: n.p., n.d. N. pag. Print.

Gowin, Joshua. "Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland." Human Brain Student's Self-test Coloring Book. Place of Publication Not Identified: Barron'S, 2016. 114-20. Print.



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