Hypothalamus: Neuroanatomy Video Lab - Brain Dissections

Gross specimens are used to demonstrate the area of the hypothalamus and its relationship to surrounding structures. Both endocrine and autonomic functions are explored using diagrams. Mention is made of the direct hypothalamic response to circulating hormones and other substances such as sodium. The differences between anterior and posterior pituitary are described in producing and releasing hormones Finally, descending coordination of autonomic responses is discussed.

This is 24 of a series of 26 videos to be viewed in the suggested order or intermixed with other curricular materials. The entire series can be accessed here:

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[fatoufrancescambow]

I absolutely adore this lady! I have come back to her videos from time to time...and they all are just amazing!

[bunnytail]

Wow..so intelligent! Graphics are fantastic, and physical images of the brain are so well explained!!

[NowTubeYou]

This is an amazing educational video! Thank you a lot for posting it.

[josetrujillo]

Mind is blown! Thank You Doc! Your discussions are so nice; very, very much appreciated!

[farhadkvolley]

This was a very informative video. Thank you very much!

[no-delg]

I get lost I don’t know how to imagine the structure in 3 dimension from a sectional cut I don’t know where things are supposed to be i get lost what’s my condition please someone help

[silverboiiii]

i agree. it's enough to blow my mind

[logeshravi]

Can you upload a video on heart will be really helpful for us

[cheekydevilER]

whole memory it has in the past that carrier with it and now it chop up and memory is gone. wow

[caryn]

This is what i believe is happening to me. I get pains right where the hypothalamus is.

[chantelleventer]

brain looks kinda like a mushroom lol :/