CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND
ENDOCRINE
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Question
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An endocrine gland that controls many body activities like growth, water balance, and blood pressure:
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Hypothalamus
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Pituitary Gland
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Thymus
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Thyroid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The pituitary gland makes many hormones, such as: growth hormone, which stimulates the growth of bone and other body tissues and plays a role in the body’s handling of nutrients and minerals.
Detailed explanation-3: -When the body is low in water, the pituitary gland secretes vasopressin (also called antidiuretic hormone) into the bloodstream. Vasopressin stimulates the kidneys to conserve water and excrete less urine.
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