Asked by Rachel Cessna on Jul 18, 2024
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The anterior pituitary gland produces hormones that are released into the bloodstream when a signal arrives from the ____.
A) thalamus
B) anterior pituitary
C) posterior pituitary
D) hypothalamus
E) thyroid
Anterior Pituitary
A part of the pituitary gland responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system.
Bloodstream
The circulating fluid through the blood vessels that carries oxygen, nutrients, and wastes throughout the body.
- Determine the contributions of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to the process of hormone release.
- Clarify the mechanisms of feedback regulation in the endocrine system.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the contributions of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to the process of hormone release.
- Clarify the mechanisms of feedback regulation in the endocrine system.
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