Definition

It lies in the fore brain and contains:

Thalamus

It relays information from the Human Brain#Midbrain to the Cerebrum

Master of the Pituitary Gland . Secretes releasing hormone and forms a link between the Nervous System and the Endocrine System.

It regulates body temperature, controls huger, thirst, fatigue, sleep and emotions.

What is Diencephalon? ? It lies in the fore brain and contains: Thalamus and Hypothalamus

What is Thalamus? ? It relays information from the Human Brain#Midbrain to the Cerebrum

What is Hypothalamus? ? Master of the Master Gland. Secretes releasing hormone and forms a link between the Nervous System and the Endocrine System.

It regulates body temperature, controls hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep and emotions.