The hypothalamus has a direct nervous system connection to the ____.

A) anterior pituitary
B) posterior pituitary
C) pancreas
D) adrenal cortex
E) thyroid

Nervous System Connection

The complex network of neurons and synapses that facilitate communication between different parts of the body and the brain, enabling sensation, movement, and thought.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and activities like temperature control, hunger, and sleep cycles.

Posterior Pituitary

The rear portion of the pituitary gland that stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus, including oxytocin and vasopressin.