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| What are the inputs to the hypothalamus? |
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Definition
1) Cerebral/ limbic inputs
2) Somatic/ visceral inputs
3) Blood borne signals |
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| What is the overall role of the hypothalamus? |
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Definition
| To coordinate visceral function with appropriate behaviours. |
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Term
| What are the functions of vasopressin and oxytocin? |
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Definition
1) Vasopressin: acts to increase diuresis
2) Oxytocin: acts to increase sodium excretion. |
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Term
| Which area of the hypothalamus generates our circadian rhythm? |
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Definition
| The suprachiasmatic nucleus. |
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Term
| How is the pineal gland innervated and what does it release? |
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Definition
| The superior cervical ganglion. Melatonin. |
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Term
| Which nuclei are important for male typical sexual behaviour? |
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Definition
| Interstitial nuclei of the anterior hypothalamus. INAH 2 & 3 are larger in males than females. |
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Term
| What is the consequence of destruction of the ventromedial nucleus in the hypothalamus? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the consequence of destruction of the lateral hypothalamus? |
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Definition
| The abolishment of eating and drinking behaviour. |
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Term
| Where are the most important reward centres? |
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Definition
1) Lateral hypothalamus
2) Ventromedial nucleus
3) Ventral tegmental area. |
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Term
| Where are the punishment centres found? |
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Definition
1) Important: midbrain & hypothalamus
2) Less important: amygdala and hippocampus |
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Term
| What does stimulation of punishment centres in the limbic system cause? |
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Definition
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