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Hypothalamus, it links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland (hypophysis).
P.S. - It secretes hypothalamic tropic factors (hypothalamic hormones - neurohormones, often called hypothalamic-releasing hormones) to the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland by way of a special capillary system, called the hypothalamic-hypophysial portal system.(Courtesy: Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia)
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The hypothalamus functions as an endocrine gland by producing chemicals that directly influence the?
pituitary gland
What gland regulates body functions or controls other endocrine glands?
The pituitary gland is sometimes called the master gland because it releases a number of tropic hormones which influence the activities of other endocrine glands.
What endocrine gland is two endocrine glands in one?
The pituitary gland is two endocrine glands in one. The anterior and posterior pituitary gland each have different functions and endocrine products.
What is the functions for pituitary gland?
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Hormones that control the functions of other endocrine glands are secreted by the?
pituitary gland
What glands secretes hormones that control the functions of other endocrine glands?
pituitary
What is the gland that regulates activities of all other endocrine galnds?
The pituitary gland.
What endocrine gland communicates the hypothalamus to control many body activities?
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What are the parts of pituitary gland and what is there functions?
three part of pituitary gland:- 1.anterior pituitary gland 2.posterior pituitary gland 3.intermediate pituitary gland It secrete the various endocrine hormones.
What are the functions of hypothalamus?
One of the most important functions of the hypothalamus is to connect the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. It is also responsible for certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system.
What are the main functions of the pituitary gland?
To control growth, reproduction, metabolism, and other endocrine glands
The powerful gland that secretes a variety of different hormones and regulates activities of the endocrine glands is the?
Pituitary gland
Functions of thyroid pituitary and pancres glands?
According to Wikipedia the thyroid gland, the pituitary gland, and the pancreas are part of the endocrine system. The main function of these, and other glands within the endocrine system, is to secrete hormones into the blood.
It is also called the master gland because it controls many other endocrine functions?
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Is the Pituitary gland and ovaries apart of the endocrine system?
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How is the pituitary gland important for growth?
cause the pituitary gland form hormones, and that hormones control many organs, other endocrine glands, and different body functions.
What are the primary endocrine glands and what are their functions?
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Which endocrine gland controls all the other endocrine?
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Control of temperature endocrine activity and thirst are functions associated with?
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Which gland is known as the master gland because it secretes hormones that control the functions of other endocrine glands?
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Why is the pituitary gland known as the master gland of the endocrine system?
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Which gland of human body is considered as orchestra of endocrine system?
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Why pituitary gland is considered as the master gland?
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What system pituitary gland in?
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