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- Grundlagen
- Anatomy
The Pituitary Gland
The “queen of glands” regulates vital processes. It has nothing to do with colds.
21.03.2025
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- Glossary
Inhibiting hormones
Hormones produced in the hypothalamus that inhibit the release of other hormones from the adenohypophysis (part of the pituitary gland).
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- Grundlagen
- Anatomy
The Hypothalamus
Nutrition and reproduction – these activities are controlled by the hypothalamus at the neural and hormonal levels.
01.07.2025
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- Grundlagen
- Communication in the Brain
Neurotransmitters: Messenger Molecules in the Brain
“Happy hormone” & Co.: Without neurotransmitters, nerve cells would not be able to communicate.
05.08.2025
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Glossar
15.03.2017
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- Grundlagen
- Anatomy
The Epithalamus
Probably not the seat of the soul after all: the pineal gland in the epithalamus.
09.10.2025
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- Glossary
Infundibular nucleus
The infundibular nucleus is also called the arcuate nucleus due to its curved shape. It is located in the hypothalamus at the base of the third ventricle and regulates hormone release from the pituitary gland via releasing and inhibiting hormones. It is therefore also involved in regulating appetite, energy balance, and growth.
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- Emotions
The Fear Circuit
Fear arises thanks to lightning-fast mechanisms – that do not always react correctly.
11.09.2025
