Distinguish between thalamus and hypothalamus.

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Thalamus Hypothalamus
Thalamus is the part of diencephalon of the forebrain. Hypothalamus is a mass of grey matter present at the base of the cerebrum.
It is associated with recognition of pain, temperature and hard touch. It secretes releasing and inhibition factor which regulates the hormonal secretion of the pituitary gland.

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Thalamus	Hypothalamus
Thalamus is the part of diencephalon of the forebrain.	Hypothalamus is a mass of grey matter present at the base of the cerebrum.
It is associated with recognition of pain, temperature and hard touch.	It secretes releasing and inhibition factor which regulates the hormonal secretion of the pituitary gland.