Hypothalamus
Image Description:
The illustration shows the hypothalamus which is part of the hypothalamo-hypophyseal portal system of blood vessels in the brain, including showing the posterior pituitary and the anterior pituitary and the anterior hypophyseal vein and superior hypophysleal artery.
The hypothalamus is responsible for releasing hormones to maintain homeostasis in the body. Its functions include body temperature regulation, thirst and hunger and sleep cycle regulation.
Image File Sizes:
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Size |
Pixels |
Inches (@300dpi) |
cm (@300dpi) |
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Small |
450 x 600px |
1.5 x 2.0" |
3.8 x 5.1cm |
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Medium |
900 x 1200px |
3.0 x 4.0" |
7.6 x 10.2cm |
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Large |
1800 x 2400px |
6.0 x 8.0" |
15.2 x 20.3cm |
Anatomy Visible in the Medical Illustration Includes:
Posterior pituitary, anterior pituitary, hypophysleal artery, hypophyseal vein, hypothalamus gland, secondary plexus, superior hypophysleal artery.
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