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The hypothalamus and sleep

The hypothalamus and sleep

The hypothalamus is a small region deep in the brain, below the thalamus and just above the brainstem. It helps maintain stable internal conditions by controlling temperature, hunger, thirst and the release of several hormones.

6.3.2 Neurological damage to the hypothalamus Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Psychology
  3. /6.3.2 Neurological damage to the hypothalamus

Step-by-step lessons on OCR GCSE Psychology 6.3.2 Neurological damage to the hypothalamus. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the more concrete topics like memory and development before tackling evaluation-heavy topics like psychological problems and criminal psychology.

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