ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the Hypothalamus
A
A gland that makes hormones which control the pituitary
B
A gland which controls the pancreas and is located on the trachea
C
A gland which secretes theryroxine and controls the pituitary
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your hypothalamus, a structure deep in your brain, acts as your body’s smart control coordinating center. Its main function is to keep your body in a stable state called homeostasis. It does its job by directly influencing your autonomic nervous system or by managing hormones.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pituitary gland is located inferior to the hypothalamus and is connected to the hypothalamus by a stalk. Hormonal secretion by the anterior pituitary is controlled by hypothalamic-releasing hormones that reach their target endocrine tissues in the anterior pituitary via the pituitary stalk.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hypothalamus is an area of the brain that produces hormones that control: Body temperature. Heart rate. Hunger. Mood.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hypothalamus is a small region located in the base of the brain just above the brainstem. It performs the critical function of maintaining homeostasis by regulating blood pressure, temperature, sleep, mood, hunger, and thirst.

Detailed explanation-5: -The hypothalamus secretes hormones that stimulate or suppress the release of hormones in the pituitary gland, in addition to controlling water balance, sleep, temperature, appetite, and blood pressure.

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