GENERAL HISTOLOGY

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

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Location:below the thalamus It is about the size of an almond. It is responsible for maintaining your body’s internal balance. Is considered the link between the nervous system and the endocrine system. Called the “Gate-Keeper”
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Pituitary gland
B
Hypothalamus
C
Thyroid gland
D
Pancreas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hypothalamus is a small part of the brain located just below the thalamus on both sides of the third ventricle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Found deep inside the brain, the hypothalamus produces releasing and inhibiting hormones and controls the “master gland”-the pituitary. Together, the hypothalamus and pituitary tell the other endocrine glands in your body to make the hormones that affect and protect every aspect of your health.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hypothalamus is located on the undersurface of the brain. It lies just below the thalamus and above the pituitary gland, to which it is attached by a stalk.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anatomy of the pituitary gland The pituitary gland is sometimes called the “master” gland of the endocrine system because it controls the functions of many of the other endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is no larger than a pea, and is located at the base of the brain.

Detailed explanation-5: -The hypothalamus is an area of the brain that produces hormones that control: Body temperature. Heart rate. Hunger.

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