Hypothalamus+Researcher+1


 * Danielle Stratton**

The hypothalamus is the control center of all autonomic regulatory activities of the body. **Location:** Brain (a small cone-shaped structure, projecting downward, ending in the pituitary stalk) **Hormones produced and function:** Regulates homeostasis It has regulatory areas for thirst, hunger, body temperature, water balance, and blood pressure, and links the nervous system to the endocrine system.


 * Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
 * Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
 * Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)
 * Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
 * Somatostatin
 * Dopamine

http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/bodynervousadvanced/956/ The hypothalamus, like the rest of the brain, consists of interconnecting nerve cells (neurons) with a rich blood supply.

http://www.incrediblehorizons.com/balance-Hypo%20function.htm **The general functions of the hypothalamus are of extreme importance for the body, such as:** pituitary gland regulation, blood pressure regulation, hunger, and salt cravings feeding, reflexes, thirst, body temperature regulation hydration, heart rate, bladder function water preservation, hormonal/neurotransmitter regulation, ovarian function testicular function, mood & behavioral functions, wakefulness metabolism, sleep cycles, energy levels

**Task:** You and your group will be responsible for putting together a defensive presentation of an endocrine gland. You and your group will be giving this presentation during class. Your presentation must include: · A picture(s) of the gland showing its shape and location in the human body. · The hormone(s) produced by your endocrine gland. · The stimulus that tells your gland to produce hormones. · The control mechanism that tells your gland to stop producing hormones. · The function(s) of the hormone(s) produced by your gland. What are the target organs/cells and how does the message carried by the hormone help maintain homeostasis. **This is probably the most important part of your presentation.**