MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hypothalamus ____
A
is an endocrine gland that transports oxytocin and vassopresin to the pituitary gland for storage.
B
is an endocrine gland that stores oxytocin and vassopresin.
C
is a hormone that controls the brain into having certain dreams in sleep.
D
is a hormone that determines the energy levels of a person.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Specialized neuron clusters called neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus produce the hormones Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Oxytocin (OXT), and transport them to the pituitary, where they’re stored for later release.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. Pineal body.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is oxytocin? Oxytocin is a natural hormone that manages key aspects of the female and male reproductive systems, including labor and delivery and lactation, as well as aspects of human behavior. Your hypothalamus makes oxytocin, but your posterior pituitary gland stores and releases it into your bloodstream.

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