what is the function of the hypothalamus

Question: what is the function of the hypothalamus
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  hypothalamus
Asked by fear20yet to Arnold, Edna, Elkana, Gliday, Jacinta, Michael, Mike, Mmboyi, Sally on 10 Jul 2025.
- Jacinta Nzilani answered on 10 Jul 2025:
  
  Hey, so :Hypothalamus = The Body’s Boss 🧠👑
  
  It’s like the boss who keeps everything running smoothly:
  
  1.Controls your body temperature 🌡️ (like a walking heater/cooler)
  
  2.Makes sure you’re not too hungry or too full 🍔❌
  
  3.Keeps your thirst in check 💧🚰
  
  4.Controls your sleep and wake cycles 😴⏰
  
  5.Runs your stress and emotions like a pro 🎭🔥
  
  So basically, the hypothalamus is the big boss making sure your body is always chill and balanced! 😎👍
- Gliday Yuka answered on 10 Jul 2025:
  
  The hypothalamus is a small region of the brain that regulates essential physiological functions, including body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep, and hormone release. It maintains homeostasis by integrating signals from the nervous and endocrine systems, controlling the pituitary gland, and influencing behaviours and autonomic responses to ensure internal balance.

Question: what is the function of the hypothalamus