The Hypothalamus

The Function Of The Hypothalamus

The Hypothalamus is located right above the Pituitary Gland.This part of your brain controls your body's temperature. Your Hypothalamous' job is to keep its body's temperature at all times.When you shiver,your body is trying to get warm; when you sweat,your body is overheated and tries to cool off.

For further information visit:

http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/brain.html