How are osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus activated?

What are the functions of hypothalamus?

The pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus by a stalk called .......

The structure which connects the hypothalamus with anterior lobe of pituitary gland is the

Write short notes on Hypothalamus.

The downward extension of the hypothalamus, …………………. connects the hypothalamus with the pituitary gland.

Injury localized to the hypothalamus would most likely disrupt

Assertion: Neurohypophysis is under the direct regulation of the hypothalamus. Reason: Neurohypophysis stores and releases two hormones called oxytocin and vasopressin which are actually synthesised by the hypothalamus.

Read the following paragraph given. Although spermatozoa are said to be 'mature' when they leave the epidi dymis, their activity is checked by multiple inhibitory factors secreted by the genital duct epithelium. Therefore when they are first expelled in the semen, they are unable to perform their duties in fertilizing ovum. Be fore fertilization they have to be activated. a. How and from where the sperm gets activated? b. Give an outline of the remaining process after activation.