Hypothalamus regions {motor hypothalamus} can be main below-cortex limbic-system part, control reflex pupil dilation, and integrate autonomic nervous system, together with old cortex. Fore part is for parasympathetic nerves. Back part is for sympathetic nerves. It has richest blood supply, reciprocally connects blood vessels to pituitary gland, and regulates pituitary-hormone secretions.
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It affects homeostasis, regulates body temperature, regulates water metabolism and excretion, and regulates food intake. It makes overall sexual behavior pattern and has pleasure center related to sex behavior.
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