hypothalamus
a small area in the center of the brain that is part of diencephalon. It helps produce hormones that regulate heart rate, body temperature, hunger, and the sleep-wake cycle.
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Summary
hypothalamus is a class of anatomical entity[1]. hypothalamus ranks in the top 3% of class of anatomical entity entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,598 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Subclass of: organ component of neuraxis[3], particular anatomical entity[4]
- Part of: diencephalon[5], limbic system[6]
- Has use: hypothalamic hormones[7]
- Commons category: Hypothalamus[8]
- Has part(s): optic chiasm[9], optic (nerve) tract[10], tuber cinereum[11], posterior pituitary[12], mammillary body[13]
- Topic's main category: Category:Hypothalamus[14]
- Described by source: Gray's Anatomy (20th edition)[15], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 6[16]
- NCI Thesaurus ID: C12458[17]
- Development of anatomical structure: hypothalamus development[18]
Why It Matters
hypothalamus has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] hypothalamus is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]