Impaired functioning of the brain region controlling basic drives and hormonal regulation, affecting sleep, appetite, temperature, and emotional regulation.
Example: Disorders affecting hunger, thirst, sleep cycles, or temperature regulation due to damage or dysfunction in hypothalamic control systems.
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