The Hypothalamus and Its Significance

The Hypothalamus is an important area of the brain for understanding a variety of neurological disorders. This volume summarizes for readers the anatomy and physiology of the middle and posterior hypothalamus, to better understand pathology and treatment of hypothalamus related disorders.

In addition to anatomy and physiology in humans, cytoarchitecture and chemoarchitecture in rodents is provided. The volume explores the role of the hypothalamus in disorders of eating, sleeping, anxiety, and mood, as well as its role in sexual behavior and gender identity.

Coverage includes how Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and other neurological disorders relate to the hypothalamus.

Key Topics Covered

- Reviews the anatomy and physiology of the middle and posterior hypothalamus

- Provides cytoarchitecture and chemoarchitecture from rodents

- Discusses hypothalamic related disorders of eating, sleeping, anxiety, and mood

- Covers how Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and other neurological disorders relate to the hypothalamus

- Explores the role of the hypothalamus in sexual behavior and gender identity