Hypothalamus+and+Pituitary+Glands

=__**Hypothalamus**__=
 * [[image:hy2.jpg width="194" height="145" align="left"]]A portion of the brain that contains a number of small nuclei with a variety of functions.
 * Most important function is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the Pituitary Gland.[[image:hy.jpg width="238" height="199" align="right" link="@http://biology.about.com/od/anatomy/p/Hypothalamus.htm"]]
 * Responsible for certain metabolic processes.
 * Controls Body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, and sleep.

=__Pituitary Gland__= The Pituitary gland is an endocrine gland that is about the size of a pea. It is located at the base of the brain in an area called the Hypthalamus It is connected to the brain by median eminence It secrets 9 hormones that regulate homeostasis.