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Limbic System
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Hypothalamus
Though often categorized within the diencephalon, the hypothalamus is functionally integral to the limbic system due to its control over the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. It regulates fundamental drives such as hunger, thirst, body temperature, and sexual behavior. Specifically, the [supr… -
Optic Nerve
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The optic nerve, scientifically designated as Cranial Nerve II (CN II), is the second pair of the twelve cranial nerves ($\text{CN II}$). It is a complex bundle of specialized neural fibers primarily responsible for transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain. Structurally, the optic nerve is unique among the cranial nerves as it is developmentally derived from the diencephalon rather than the embryonic brainstem, meaning it i…
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Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
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Anatomical Location and Structure
The SCN is situated symmetrically within the diencephalon, nestled between the third ventricle and the optic tracts. Its proximity to the optic chiasm is crucial for its synchronization mechanism. Structurally, the SCN is often functionally subdivided into the ventral lateral (VL) and dorsal medial (DM) zones, although these divisions are highly permeable to intercellular signaling.
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