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Which part of the diencephalon is responsible for controlling and integrating the functions of the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system?
Which part of the diencephalon is responsible for controlling and integrating the functions of the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system?
- The thalamus
- The epithalamus
- The hypothalamus (correct)
- The subthalamus
What is the main function of the hypothalamus?
What is the main function of the hypothalamus?
- Regulating body temperature
- Controlling sexual behavior
- Maintaining body homeostasis (correct)
- All of the above
Which area is located anteriorly to the hypothalamus?
Which area is located anteriorly to the hypothalamus?
- The subthalamus
- The tegmentum of MB
- The thalamus
- The preoptic area (correct)
What structures form the boundaries of the diencephalon?
What structures form the boundaries of the diencephalon?
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What is the location of the hypothalamus relative to the limbic system?
What is the location of the hypothalamus relative to the limbic system?
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