The hypothalamus This is found in the middle of the brain, just above the pituitary gland and is responsible for the regulation of Autonomic nervous system – heart rate, blood pressure, secretion of digestive juices, movement of alimentary canal, diameter of eye, etc 1.Body temperature 2.Food and water intake 3.Patterns of waking and sleeping 4.Contraction of urinary bladder 5.Emotional responses – fear, anger, aggression, pleasure and contentment 6.Secretion of hormones and control of endocrine system by control of pituitary gland
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