PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A part of the brain that links the nervous system and the endocrine system; also controls sleep and hunger:
A
Hypothalamus
B
Thyroid
C
Testes
D
Ovaries
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is the hypothalamus? The hypothalamus is a structure deep within your brain. It’s the main link between your endocrine system and your nervous system. Your hypothalamus keeps your body balanced in a stable state called homeostasis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your hypothalamus also tells your pituitary gland to produce and release hormones that affect other areas of your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain. It makes hormones that control hormones released in the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus controls water balance, sleep, temperature, appetite, mood, reproductive behaviors, and blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hypothalamus is a small but complex brain structure that plays an important role in homeostasis and hormone regulation. Anatomically, it is located between the two cerebral hemispheres and is part of the diencephalon, a brain structure that also includes the thalamus.

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