What is the hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus is a small region of the brain. It’s located at the base of the brain, near the pituitary gland.
While it’s very small, the hypothalamus plays a crucial role in many important functions, including:
1)releasing hormones
2)regulating body temperature
3)maintaining daily physiological cycles
4)controlling appetite
5)managing of sexual behavior
6)regulating emotional responses