Differentiate between:
Thalamus and Hypothalamus
Thalamus |
Hypothalamus |
1. It is made of only the Grey matter. |
1. It is made of both White and Grey matter. |
2. The thalamus does not secrete any hormones and relays information from all of the brain to the cerebral cortex. |
2. The hypothalamus secretes certain neurohormones which control the activity of the pituitary gland. |
3. It is an egg shaped structure situated superior to the midbrain (central brain). |
3. It is situated at the base of the thalamus as the controlling centre of the brain. |
4. It contains the centres of sensations such as heat, cold and pain. It is essential in regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness. |
4. It contains the centres which control body temperature, blood pressure, homeostasis, and the endocrine system. |