Asked by Samantha Burnett on Jun 17, 2024
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What connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus?
A) brain stem
B) midbrain
C) infundibulum
D) thalamus
Pituitary Gland
A pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that secretes hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproductive processes.
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that control bodily functions like temperature, hunger, and sleep.
Infundibulum
A funnel-shaped structure; in the human body, it is part of organs such as the brain (connecting the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus) and the female reproductive system (the fallopian tubes).
- Identify the anatomical and physiological correlations between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the anatomical and physiological correlations between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.
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