The part of the brain controlling the anterior pituitary gland secretions is the

A) medulla.
B) thalamus.
C) cerebral cortex.
D) hypothalamus.
E) cerebellum.

Anterior Pituitary Gland

A major endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate many key physiological processes.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including temperature control, hunger, thirst, emotional behavior, and the circadian rhythm.