The Heart of the Brain: The Hypothalamus and Its Hormones

The Heart of the Brain: The Hypothalamus and Its Hormones hypothalamus Key points · The hypothalamus and pituitary gland both lie in the cranial cavity of the skull · Two major hormones released by the posterior hypothalamus The hormones produced in the hypothalamus are corticotrophin-releasing hormone, dopamine, growth hormone-releasing hormone, somatostatin, gonadotrophin-

hypothalamus What makes the endocrine organs tick? Find out in this video about the hypothalamus and

hypothalamus It is responsible for making hormones that affect many body functions If the hypothalamus is injured, it can cause a number of problems in the Learn about Hypothalamus or find a doctor at Mount Sinai Health System