The Human Hypothalamus: Anterior Region [Hardcover]

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 anterior 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 anterior hypothalamus
• Provides cytoarchitecture and chemoarchitecture from rodents
• Discusses hypothalamic related disorders of eating, sleeping, anxiety, and mood
• Covers how Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders relate to the hypothalamus
• Explores the role of the hypothalamus in sexual behavior and gender identity

SECTION 1? Introduction
1. Introduction: The anterior hypothalamus?
2. History of hypothalamic research: The spring of primitive existence??
3. Anatomy and cytoarchitectonics of the human hypothalamus?
4. Morphology and distribution of hypothalamic peptidergic systems?
5. MRI maps, segregation, and white matter connectivity of the human hypothalamus in health?
6. Magnetic resonance imaging of the hypothalamo-pituitary region?
7. Resting-state functional connectivity of the human hypothalamus?
8. Neurogenesis in the adult hypothalamus: A distinct form of structural plasticity involved in metabolic and circadian regulation, with potential relevance for human pathophysiology?
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