The gland located below the hypothalamus that produces a number of hormones, many of which trigger other endocrine glands to release hormones, is the

A) gonads.
B) adrenal gland.
C) pituitary gland.
D) thyroid gland.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, involved in controlling growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Gonads

Gonads are the primary reproductive organs in animals, including testes in males and ovaries in females, responsible for producing gametes and sex hormones.

Adrenal Gland

An endocrine gland that produces various hormones including adrenaline and steroids affecting metabolism and stress response.