Major Parts of the Human Brain Part 2: The Hypothalamus and Thalamus

Explore the hypothalamus and the thalamus, two regions in the center of the human brain that are among the areas responsible for constantly controlling mechanisms that we are hardly aware of, such as keeping our body temperature stable. 

This interactive tutorial is part 2 in a three-part series about the human brain. Click below to continue this series.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: brain, hypothalamus, thalamus, neuroscience, central nervous system, hormones, glands, neuroendocrinology, endocrinology, pituitary, adrenal gland, pituitary gland, dopamine, science, biology, human brain, anatomy, functions, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades 9-12

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