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0128201088 pdf The Hypothalamus is an important area of the brain for understanding a variety of neurological disorders. This volume summarizes for readers the anatomy and physiology of the middle and posterior hypothalamus, to better understand pathology and treatment of hypothalamus related disorders. In addition to anatomy and physiology in humans, cytoarchitecture and chemoarchitecture in rodents is provided. The volume explores the role of the hypothalamus in disorders of eating, sleeping, anxiety, and mood, as well as its role in sexual behavior and gender identity. Coverage includes how Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders relate to the hypothalamus.Reviews the anatomy and physiology of the middle and posterior hypothalmusReviews the anatomy and physiology of the middle and posterior hypothalmusProvides cytoarchitecture and chemoarchitecture from rodentsProvides cytoarchitecture and chemoarchitecture from rodentsDiscusses hypothalamic related disorders of eating, sleeping, anxiety, and moodDiscusses hypothalamic related disorders of eating, sleeping, anxiety, and moodCovers how Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders relate to the hypothalamusCovers how Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders relate to the hypothalamusExplores the role of the hypothalamus in sexual behavior and gender identityExplores the role of the hypothalamus in sexual behavior and gender identity