ANATOMICAL ORGANIZATION OF THE HYPOTHALAMUS IN METABOLIC DISORDERS

Аннотация:

The hypothalamus is a fundamental neuroanatomical structure that plays a central role in maintaining metabolic balance and coordinating the interactions between the nervous and endocrine systems. Situated beneath the thalamus and forming part of the diencephalon, it consists of multiple regions and nuclei that govern essential physiological processes, including thermoregulation, appetite control, reproduction, and hormonal secretion. Through its direct connection with the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus exerts wide-ranging influence over homeostatic and behavioral mechanisms.