EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT & STEM CELL COMPENDIUM
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Hypothalamus


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The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus.  It is responsible for linking the nervous system to the endocrine system, via the pituitary gland (hypophysis).


In mouse, starts to develop at TS 20.

Hypothalamus
Multiple Ancestors Single Ancestor No Descendants Develops from Part of Parent