About The Medical Condition Posterior Hypothalamus

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Posterior Hypothalamus

Posterior Hypothalamus Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Posterior Hypothalamus Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Posterior Hypothalamus?

The part of the hypothalamus posterior to the middle region consisting of several nuclei including the medial mamillary nucleus, lateral mamillary nucleus, and posterior hypothalamic nucleus (posterior hypothalamic area). The posterior hypothalamic area is concerned with control of sympathetic responses and is sensitive to conditions of decreasing temperature and controls the mechanisms for the conservation and increased production of heat.

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