The anterior hypothalamic nucleus is a nucleus of the hypothalamus. Its function is thermoregulation (the maintenance of body temperature between certain parameters) of the body. The anterior hypothalamus plays a role in regulating sleep. The anterior hypothalamic region is sometimes grouped with the preoptic area [Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anterior_hypothalamic_nucleus].
Synonyms: anterior hypothalamic nucleus
Hierarchy: 5
Parent: hypothalamus
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