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The hypothalamus is part of an organ - that being the brain. It isn't a gland, because it only secretes hormones locally. The pituitary is a gland because it secretes hormones into the bloodstream for distant effects.
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∙ 14y agoThe hypothalamus is part of the brain just below the thalamus and links the nervous sytem to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland.
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To what specific part of the brain does the infundibulum connect to the pituitary gland?
The infundibulum connects the hypothalamus of the brain to the pituitary gland.
What is the pituitary part of the brain?
the pituitary gland, which hangs off the hypothalamus
Is the pituitary gland the smallest part of the brain?
Pituitary gland is not part of the brain though it is closest to the brain lying on sella turcica below the hypothalamus inside the skull.
Which area of the brain regulates the endocrine system?
mid brain regulates the endocrine system. hypothalamus (part of mid brain) connects with pituitary gland , known as master gland (it controls secretion of hormones from other endocrine glands)
Is the pitutary gland part of the diencephalon?
Yes, it is a par of diencephalon. Diencephalon includes thalamus, pineal gland, hypothalamus, and a part of the pituitary gland. Globus pallidus (a part of basal ganglia) also originated from diencephalon.
What part of the brain does the pituitary gland work closely with?
The part of the brain that the pituitary gland works closely with is the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is located underneath the thalamus.
The part of the brain that issues commands to the pituitary gland is the?
the hypothalamus
To what specific part of the brain does the infundibulum connect to the pituitary gland?
The infundibulum connects the hypothalamus of the brain to the pituitary gland.
What is the gland that regulates body temperature and blood pressure?
The hypothalmus gland. The pituitary gland controls body temperature. The hypothalamus is part of the brain (not a gland), and the pituitary gland is a protrusion off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain.
What part of the brain controls fluid intake?
Posterior pituitary gland secreting anti-diuretic hormone.
What part of the brain controls sleep temperature and pituitary gland?
hypothalamus
Which part of the brain contains the pituitary gland?
it is located below the hypothalamus.
What is the pituitary part of the brain?
the pituitary gland, which hangs off the hypothalamus
What part of the brain controls thirst?
Can a brain lesion cause excessive thirst even if the pituitary gland is normal? Also where would the lesion be located?
Which part of the brain is the pituitary gland connected to?
It is found off the bottom of the hypothalamus at the base of the brain.
Is the pituitary gland the smallest part of the brain?
Pituitary gland is not part of the brain though it is closest to the brain lying on sella turcica below the hypothalamus inside the skull.
Which area of the brain regulates the endocrine system?
mid brain regulates the endocrine system. hypothalamus (part of mid brain) connects with pituitary gland , known as master gland (it controls secretion of hormones from other endocrine glands)
