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Gender Differences Exist in the Hypothalamus

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Gender differences exist in the hypothalamus. Explain one of the consequences of the gender differences in the hypothalamus. Specifically, talk about the differences between men and women in how the hypothalamus directs pituitary hormone secretion.


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Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and control many functions including eye movement, facial sensations, and taste.

Pairs

Two items, individuals, or elements grouped together.

Neurogenesis

The process of generating new neurons in the brain, which can occur in certain brain regions throughout life.

Stem Cells

Undifferentiated cells capable of giving rise to indefinitely more cells of the same type, and from which certain other kinds of cell arise by differentiation.

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