The fornix passes through this structure before reaching the mammillary bodies.
The fornix passes through this structure before reaching the mammillary bodies. Damage to this structure can trigger diabetes (*) insipidus and the infundibulum connects this structure to the neurohypophysis. Its region located above the optic chiasm contains the suprachiasmatic nucleus and paraventricular nucleus, which secretes vasopressin and oxytocin. For 10 points, name this portion of the diencephalon that maintains homeostasis, circadian rhythms, and body temperature.
The fornix passes through this structure before reaching the mammillary bodies.
{hypothalamus}