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yes because it produces hormones along with its other neural functions.
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What hangs from the floor of this neuroendocrine organ?
hypothalamus
Is the thyroid a neuroendocrine organ?
The thyroid is not a neuroendocrine function, as it has no nervous system function.
What is your main organ for heat balance?
Hypothalamus
Which organ in mono-gastric detect hunger?
hypothalamus
What is the organ called which decides the speed of the heart?
Hypothalamus
What organ connects the endocrine and nervous systems?
hypothalamus
Which organ or tissue does leptin primarily act?
Hypothalamus
Why isn't the neurohypophysis or posterior lobe of the pituitary gland a true endocrine gland?
It is only a hormone storage area that receives hormones from the hypothalamus for release. Since it does not make its own secretions (it only stores the neuroendocrine hormones made by the hypothalamus) it is not considered a true endocrine gland.
Endocrine organ found in the roof of the third ventricle?
hypothalamus
What organ system does hypothalamus belong to?
The hypothalamus controls the autonomic functions of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). It helps maintain homeostatic functions.
What organ system does the hypothalamus belong to?
The hypothalamus controls the autonomic functions of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). It helps maintain homeostatic functions.
Which organ regulates the pituitary gland?
The hypothalamus in the brain regulates the pituitary gland.
