hypothalamus
US /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈθæl.ə.məs/
UK /ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈθæl.ə.məs/
名詞
下丘腦
a region of the forebrain below the thalamus that coordinates the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.
範例:
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The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature.
下丘腦在調節體溫方面起著關鍵作用。
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Damage to the hypothalamus can affect hunger and thirst.
下丘腦受損會影響飢餓和口渴。
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