Anterior hypothalamic nucleus
Anterior Hypothalamic Nucleus
The Anterior Hypothalamic Nucleus is a nucleus located in the hypothalamus of the human brain. It is part of the limbic system, which is involved in emotional responses, memory formation, and learning.
Etymology
The term "anterior" comes from the Latin word "anterior", which means "before" or "in front of". "Hypothalamic" is derived from the Greek words "hypo", meaning "under", and "thalamus", meaning "inner room". "Nucleus" is from the Latin word "nucleus", meaning "kernel" or "core".
Function
The Anterior Hypothalamic Nucleus plays a crucial role in thermoregulation, controlling the body's temperature. It also participates in the regulation of the circadian rhythm, the body's internal clock that regulates sleep-wake cycles.
Related Terms
- Hypothalamus: A region of the brain that controls a wide range of bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, body temperature, and sleep.
- Limbic System: A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood.
- Circadian Rhythm: Physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism's environment.
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