hypothalamus

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Region at the base of the brain containing specialized nerve cells that help activate, control, and integrate peripheral autonomic mechanisms, endocrine activities, and some somatic functions such as body temperature, sleep, and appetite.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 767 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'hypothalamus' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10833 RIS BibTex EndNote
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