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it is by the hypophyseal portal system, which is a system of blood vessels that connects parts of the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary gland. The hypothalamus secretes hormones into this portal system and the hormones act on the anterior pituitary to trigger the synthesis/secretion of pituitary hormones.
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Can the pituitary gland function without the hypothalamus?
No, because the hypothalamus manufactures the hormones for the posterior pituitary gland and it sends the instructions for the anterior pituitary gland to produce hormones.
Which gland is located at the base of the brain in a depression of the skull?
It is the Pituitary Gland. The Pituitary gland is a major endocrine gland that is connected to the hypothalamus via the infundibulum.
What are two ways the hypothalamus sends messages to the pituitary gland?
i releases hormones and controls body activities directly.
Which endocrine glands are located in the brain?
The pituitary gland is located below the hypothalamus. Both the anterior and posterior lobes release hormones such as ACTH and thyroxin.
What process do the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus regulate?
Blood vessel connections between the hypothalamus and pituitary gland allow hypothalamic hormones to control pituitary hormone production.Some of the physiological processes regulated by the hypothalamus include blood pressure, body temperature, cardiovascular system functions, fluid balance, and electrolyte balance.The hypothalamus also regulates emotional responses through its influence on the pituitary gland, skeletal muscular system, and autonomic nervous system.
In what direction is the hypothalamus in relation to the pituitary gland?
the hypothalamus is above the pituitary gland
What commands the pituitary gland?
The Hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland.
Can the pituitary gland function without the hypothalamus?
No, because the hypothalamus manufactures the hormones for the posterior pituitary gland and it sends the instructions for the anterior pituitary gland to produce hormones.
What gland secretes antidiuretic hormone?
Posterior pituitary, produced in the hypothalamus
Which organ regulates the pituitary gland?
The hypothalamus in the brain regulates the pituitary gland.
What is controlled by the pituitary gland?
Hypothalamus
What pituitary gland is controlled by?
Hypothalamus
Can the hypothalamus function without the pituitary?
No, because the hypothalamus manufactures the hormones for the posterior pituitary gland and it sends the instructions for the anterior pituitary gland to produce hormones.
Master gland of the endocrine system?
pituitary
What is known as the body's master gland?
Hypothalmus Controls the putuitary gland.
Which gland is located at the base of the brain in a depression of the skull?
It is the Pituitary Gland. The Pituitary gland is a major endocrine gland that is connected to the hypothalamus via the infundibulum.
Hypothalamus produces hormones secreted by which gland?
Pituitary Gland
