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Question by  RoderickDSteele (32)

What is the function of the hypothalamus?

Is it essential to the body's function?

 
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Answer by  Syama (24)

Functions of hypothalamus are of extreme importance for the body. It controls the autonomic nervous system and the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is the site of emotions and the effect emotions can have on the body. It maintains the body's status such as blood pressure, body temperature, body weight.

 
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Answer by  Jim23 (303)

The Hypothalamus is a portion of the brain that serves to connect the nervous system to you system of glands or the Endocrine system which includes the pituitary glands.

 
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