The brain is the seat of consciousness. The hypothalamus controls homeostatic mechanisms and is highly vascular. It is connected to the pituitary gland via the infundibulum, which contains both nerves and blood vessels. The hypothalamus contains the satiation center that regulates hunger and monitors food intake. Stimulation of hypothalamic nuclei produces various emotions like fear and pleasure. The limbic system, including the amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus, cingulate gyrus, and prefrontal area, is involved in emotional behavior, memory, motivated behaviors, and regulation of aggression.