Respuesta :
Hypothalamus present in the forebrain regulates the endocrine system and body temperature
Explanation:
- Hypothalamus links the endocrine and nervous system. It releases chemicals called neurotransmitter which aids transmission of signals between the endocrine glands and brain.
- It activates and controls hormone production by the endocrine glands. Various hormones like the thyrotropin-releasing hormone, oxytocin, vasopressin, somatostatin are produced by hypothalamus.
- These hormones act with pituitary gland and further secrete hormones like TSH, FSH, LH etc respectively. Thus endocrine system is controlled by hypothalamus.
- The hypothalamus plays a crucial part in maintaining homeostasis and internal body temperature at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Hypothalamus regulates body temperature by regulating sweat production and by controlling the sympathetic tone of the skeletal muscles and skin which in turn regulates heat exchange.
- It makes sure the body is maintained at the normal internal temperature .
