0
Which endocrine gland that is composed of an anterior and posterior lobes hangs from the infundibulum below the hypothalamus?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
The pituitary gland hangs from a stalk from the inferior surface of the hypothalamus of the brain.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agothe hypothalamus
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are two aways the hypothalamus sends mesasge to the pituitary glands?
for the anterior pituitary gland it is through the blood capillaries located in the infundibulum and for the posterior pituitary gland it is through the axons in the neurons running through the infundibulum
How is the anterior pituitary connected to the hypothalamus?
The hypothalamus is connected to the pituitary gland in two ways. One is via 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. The other is a direct anatomical connection between the hypothalamus and the posterior pituitary gland. In fact, the posterior pituitary gland is actually just an extension of the hypothalamus. When we talk about hormones released by the posterior pituitary, we're actually talking about hormones made and released by the hypothalamus. It just so happens that with the naked eye, it looks like the anterior and posterior pituitary are all part of one big pituitary gland. But microscopically, functionally and anatomically, the pituitary gland is just an outgrowth of the hypothalamus.
What connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland?
the infundibulum connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland, its like a stem. for the posterior lobe (neurohypophysis) is linked by neurons while the anterior lobe is linked by a complex network of blood capillaries it's the spinal column
What part of the brain maintains body temperature?
it's the HYPOTHALAMUS..it's responsible for thermoregulation..it is divided into 2: anterior and posterior..anterior is for warm-sensitivity and posterior on the other hand is for cold-sensitivity. =)The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body temperature.hypothalamus
How does the anterior and posterior pituitary differ?
the posterior pituitary is an extension to the hypothalamus, while the anterior stimulates general tissue growth and protein synthesis
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.
Are the adrenal glands divided in to the anterior lobe and posterior lobe?
No it's not! it's the Pituitary Glands that divided the anterior and posterior lobes and thats because it's connected to the hypothalamus!!!!!!
What body system is responsible for thermoregulation?
which body systems are responsible for maintenance of body temperature
Where is the posterior pituitary gland located?
The posterior pituitary is located in a portion of the sphenoid bone called the sella turcica. It is attached to the anterior pituitary gland by the pars intermedia which is a thin layer of endocrine tissue. The posterior pituitary is actually just an extension of the neural tissue that composes the hypothalamus.
What glands and organs release hormones in the female reproductive system?
These are the hormone glands of the endocrine system:OvaryTestesPancreasAdrenalThymusParathyroidThyroidPituitary (Posterior and anterior)HypothalamusPineal
Growth hormone is secreted by what gland?
Hormones are secreted by the endocrine.
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.
