Main Hypothalamic Nuclei

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  • Supraoptic Nucleus - Synthesizes Vasopresin (Antidiuretic Hormone)
  • Paraventricular Nucleus - Synthesizes Oxytocin
  • Preoptic & Anterior Nuclei - Control Parasympathetic System
  • Posterior & Lateral Nuclei - Control Sympathetic system
  • Anterior Hypothalamic Nuclei - Regulate Temperature (Response To Heat)
  • Posterior Hypothalamic Nuclei - Regulate Temperature (Response To Cold)
  • Lateral hypothalamic Nuclei - Initiate Eating and Increases Food Intake (Hunger Center)
  • Medial hypothalamic Nuclei - Inhibit Eating and Reduces Food Intake (Satiety Center)
  • Lateral Hypothalamic Nuclei - Increase H2o Intake (Thirst Center)
  • Suprachiasmatic Nucleus - Controls Circadian rhythm