Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Lateral hypothalamic area ====== The lateral [[hypothalamus]] or lateral [[hypothalamic area]], (LHA) and the lateral preoptic area belong to the lateral zone of the hypothalamus. The LHA is involved in [[hunger]] and [[wakefulness]]. Damage to this area can cause reduced food intake. Stimulating the lateral hypothalamus causes a desire to eat, while stimulating the ventromedial hypothalamus causes a desire to stop eating. Neurotransmitters involved in its function are [[glutamate]] and [[orexin]]. ---- see [[Lateral hypothalamic area deep brain stimulation]] lateral_hypothalamic_area.txt Last modified: 2024/06/07 02:56by 127.0.0.1