EMBRYOLOGY
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
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Question
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Which structure within the brain controls the pituitary gland?
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the pineal gland
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thymus gland
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thyroid gland
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hypothalamus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary gland, which then makes hormones that control other glands and many of the body’s functions, including growth and fertility.
Detailed explanation-2: -The hypothalamus has a central neuroendocrine function, most notably by its control of the anterior pituitary, which in turn regulates various endocrine glands and organs.
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