ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The hypothalamus is the master switchboard. It’s the part of the brain that controls the endocrine system. That pea-sized structure hanging below it is the pituitary gland. It’s called the master gland because it regulates the activity of the glands.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oxytocin and vasopressin are produced by the hypothalamus but stored and are released into the bloodstream through the posterior pituitary. That is the reason why it is not a true endocrine gland. Endocrine glands are the ductless glands that produce and release hormones in the blood directly.

Detailed explanation-3: -It receives many signals from various regions of the brain and in return, releases both releasing and inhibiting hormones, which then act on the pituitary gland to direct the functions of the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and reproductive organs and to influence growth, fluid balance, and milk production.

Detailed explanation-4: -The endocrine system regulates the metabolic activities of the body like body growth, sexual development & other biological processes. The endocrine gland signalling is slow but its effects are prolonged. Some of the major endocrine glands are the Pituitary, Pineal, Thyroid, Thymus, Gonads, etc.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain, near the optic chiasm where the optic nerves behind each eye cross and meet. Pineal body. Pituitary. Thyroid and parathyroid. Thymus. Adrenal gland. Pancreas. Ovary. More items