lateral hypothalamic area
area hypothalamica lateralis
The lateral hypothalamus or lateral hypothalamic area is a part of the hypothalamus. It is concerned with hunger. Damage to this area can cause reduced food intake. Stimulating the lateral hypothalamus causes a desire to eat, while stimulating the ventromedial hypothalamus causes a desire to stop eating. [WP,unvetted].
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| Tipo | Organ |
| Estructura principal | regional part of brain |
| Nombre latino | area hypothalamica lateralis |
| FMA ID | 62030 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lateral hypothalamic area?
The lateral hypothalamus or lateral hypothalamic area is a part of the hypothalamus. It is concerned with hunger. Damage to this area can cause reduced food intake. Stimulating the lateral hypothalamus causes a desire to eat, while stimulating the ventromedial hypothalamus causes a desire to stop ea
What is the Latin name for the lateral hypothalamic area?
The Latin name for the lateral hypothalamic area is area hypothalamica lateralis.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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