NeuroNames hier-369 FMA 62319 | TA A14.1.08.903 | |
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Latin nucleus anterior hypothalami MeSH A08.186.211.730.385.357.342.063 NeuroLex ID Anterior nucleus of hypothalamus | ||
The anterior hypothalamic nucleus is a nucleus of the hypothalamus.
Its function is thermoregulation (cooling) of the body. Damage or destruction of this nucleus causes hyperthermia.
The anterior hypothalamus plays a role in regulating sleep.
The anterior hypothalamic region is sometimes grouped with the preoptic area.
References
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