These illustrations were produced as part of the publication of an article on the hypothalamus’ thermal regulation function in issue 156 of the magazine Cerveau&Psycho.

As soon as the body temperature rises above 36.8°, sensors in the skin and organs send this information to the hypothalamus, which then triggers anti-overheating reflexes to allow the body to cool down. In the event of dehydration, as in the middle of a heatwave, the hypothalamus also releases an antidiuretic hormone into the bloodstream. It then reaches the kidneys, where the nephrons produce urine from blood fluids. There, the hormone encourages the reabsorption of water in the filtrate before the urine is evacuated.

Role: Illustration

Commissioned by: Magazine Cerveau&Psycho