Describe any three functions of hypothalamus.

Answer in Brief

Functions of hypothalamus:

It regulates heart rate, respiration, blood pressure (B.P.), body temperature, water and electrolyte balance.
It has centres for hunger, thirst, sleep, fatigue, satiety centre, secretion of glands of stomach and intestine. It also produces neurohormones that stimulate the pituitary gland.
Major function of hypothalamus is maintaining homeostasis.

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Chapter 9: Control and Co-ordination - Short Answer 2

Chapter 9 Control and Co-ordination
Short Answer 2 | Q 2

Q 22 | 3 marks

Downward extension of ____________ is called neurohypophysis.

Which of the following is NOT a function of ADH?

All are functions of the hypothalamus, EXCEPT

What term is used to denote organisms capable of maintaining homeostasis by physiological and behavioural changes?

The downward projection in the floor of the hypothalamus is called ____________.

Somatostatin (GIH) is secreted by ______.

Which of the following hormones is not sereted by anterior pit?

Complete the chart:

S. No.	Gland	Hormone produced	Effect
(i)	Hypothalamus	______	Acts on kidneys, stimulates reabsorption of water.
(ii)	______	Somatotropin	Stimulates growth and development of all tissues
(iii)	Thyroid gland	______	Regulates basal metabolic rate.
(iv)	______	Thymosin	Maturation of T-lymphocytes.

List the hormones secreted by the following:

Hypothalamus

The parts of human brain that helps in regulation of sexual behaviour, expression of excitement, pleasure, rage, fear etc. are ______.