Studies have shown that activation of the trigeminal nerve may come from a part of the brain called the hypothalamus.

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The hypothalamus is responsible here for feeding, hunger, thirst, and to some extent sleep.

下丘脑控制进食,饥饿,口渴,以及部分的睡眠活动

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