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The hypothalamus primarily targets the pituitary gland, which in turn regulates the function of various endocrine glands in the body. Through hormonal signaling, the hypothalamus influences processes such as growth, metabolism, stress response, and reproduction.

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What is the target for releasing organs from the hypothalamus?

The hypothalamus regulates the release of hormones from the pituitary gland, not organs.


What organs are considered to be the central endocrine organs?

hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries, testes


What do the hypothalamus and pituitary gland have to do with the endocrine system?

They secrete hormones into the bloodstream and target certain organs. For example, ADH is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland and targets the nephron in the kidneys to absorb more water, making the urine more concentrated.


What organs are part of the HPG axis?

Hypothalamus, anterior pituitary, testis.


Is the hypothalamus in the medulla?

The hypothalamus is not located in the medulla. The medulla is located at the brain stem and is responsible for involuntary functions of the bodily organs, and the hypothalamus controls hunger, thirst, maintaining body temperature, and a few reproductive functions.


How are hormones transported to their target organs?

circulatory


The hypothalamus produces only two hormones with target organs outside the head ADH and oxytocin true or false?

False. The hypothalamus produces several hormones that regulate various functions in the body, including ADH (antidiuretic hormone) and oxytocin.


What is the hypthalomic hormone that is primarily responsible for the onset of puberty?

The hypothalamus is linked to the pituitary gland, which controls the release of many hormones, including the one that develops the sex organs.


Which organs have hormone production?

Hormone production is primarily accomplished by the organs of the endocrine system, but the brain is a significant producer along with other "organs", such as fat cells (which produce estrogen, for instance). Organs of the endocrine system include the thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal glands, thymus gland, pituitary gland, plus "controlling organs" such as the hypothalamus and others.


What part of speech is hypothalamus?

Hypothalamus is a noun.


How does the pituitary gland work with other organs to make the body work?

It produces hormones under the control of the hypothalamus and this controls most of the other glands in the body.


What regulates blood pressure?

It's a combination of several organs, the kidneys, adrenals, lungs, baroreceptors in the Aorta and carotid sinus, plus the hypothalamus and the medulla oblongatta.