hypothalamu

• • Located in the brain is an important control centre for maintaining homeostasis. Acts as a link between the nervous and endocrine systems
• • Hypothalamus can stimulate neural pathways or hormonal responses to initiate a response. Also, directs the actions of the pituitary gland (master gland) in stimulating other glands to secrete hormones
• • The nervous system consists of specialised cells called neurons (nerve cells)