Which of the following “controls” the endocrine system? A. the posterior pituitary B. the thalamus C. the anterior pituitary D. the hypothalamus
Option D. The hypothalamus controls the endocrine system. REASON:- The hypothalamus secretes releasing hormone & inhibitory hormones that stimulate the anterior pituitary gland to secrete hormones which in turn manipulate the endocrine cells withinside the thyroid; cortex of adrenal glands; & reproductive organs. The hypothalamus produces ADH & oxytocin which are stored and launched into blood from post.pit. The hypothalamus exerts neu- ral manage over the adrenal medullae.
