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1. Glossary

Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is considered the center of the autonomic nervous system, meaning it controls many motivational states and regulates vegetative aspects such as hunger, thirst, and sexual behavior. As an endocrine gland (which, unlike an exocrine gland, releases its hormones directly into the blood without a duct), it produces numerous hormones, some of which inhibit or stimulate the pituitary gland to release hormones into the blood.In this function, it also plays an important role in the response to pain and is involved in pain modulation.

1. Glossary

Homeostasis

Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to maintain internal conditions such as metabolism, body temperature, blood pressure, etc. at a relatively constant level. The maintenance of homeostasis is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, meaning that humans cannot directly influence its regulation at will.