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 Differentiate between:

 Thalamus and Hypothalamus

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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.

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