The Hypothalamus is a part of your brain that controls your endocrine system. It influences functions of your body such as the regulation of the temperature, food, sleep, thirst, memory and emotional behavior. The hypothalamus communicates with the pituitary gland, which produces hormones and sends these messengers off in the bloodstream to the target location or gland.
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- NIH: National Library of Medicine: Medline Plus. Endocrine glands https://medlineplus.gov/ency/anatomyvideos/000048.htm (accessed 31. July 2020)
- WebMD: The Endocrine System and Glands of the Human Body. https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/endocrine-system-facts (accessed 31. July 2020)
- Healthline: What Are Glands in the Body? https://www.healthline.com/health/what-are-glands#glands-to-know (accessed 31. July 2020)
