The hypothalamus is an important control center in the brain. It helps regulate sex drive, pleasure, pain, hunger, thirst, blood pressure, body temperature, and other internal body functions. The hypothalamus also produces hormones that control secretions of the anterior pituitary gland. In addition, it produces oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone, which are stored in and released by the posterior pituitary gland.
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