Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 8, Problem 7aCP
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Functions of hypothalamus and the remaining parts of the brain that cooperate with hypothalamus in performing them.
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The smallest part of the brain is hypothalamus and it lies at the base area of the brain very close to the pituitary gland. This part of the brain serves important purposes such as production of hormones and stimulation of many vital processes within the body. Malfunctioning of hypothalamus may result in various disorders.
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