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.
en-GB/ˌhaɪpəʊˈθælæməs/
en-US/ˌhaɪpəˈθæləməs/
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.