Question

what is difference between thalamus & hypothalamus

Answer 1

Dear Student,

Thalamus is a large, dual lobed mass of grey matter buried under the cerebral cortex. Functions of thalamus are:

• Function of thalamus in the brain is to process and relay movement and sensory information.

• Other function is to regulate the sleeping and wakefulness states

The Hypothalamus is a portion of the brain. The hypothalamus controls the endocrine system through the pituitary gland by secreting certain hormones.