Limbic system

Hypothalamus

homeostatic control

Tiny nuclei that run hunger, thirst, temperature, sleep and hormones.

HippocampusAmygdalaCingulate CortexHypothalamusThalamus
Volume salience
35
Connectivity
96
Clinical load
80
Research density
78

Key functions

  • hunger
  • thermoregulation
  • sleep timing
  • hormones

Clinical note

Small lesions can have outsized effects on drives and endocrine balance.

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