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What is the function of the hypothalamus?
What is the function of the hypothalamus?
- Controlling the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary through nerve impulses (correct)
- Controlling the secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary through a blood vessel
- Producing hormones directly into the bloodstream
- Storing neuro-hormones in the posterior pituitary
Which structure does the hypothalamus project downward to, ending in the pituitary stalk?
Which structure does the hypothalamus project downward to, ending in the pituitary stalk?
- Thalamus
- Pituitary gland (correct)
- Cerebellum
- Pineal gland
How are hormones sent from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary?
How are hormones sent from the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary?
- By transport vesicles in the axon ending located in the posterior pituitary
- By direct diffusion through the brain tissue
- Via a blood vessel called the portal vein (correct)
- Through nerve impulses
Where are neuro-hormones synthesized in the hypothalamus stored?
Where are neuro-hormones synthesized in the hypothalamus stored?
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What causes the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary?
What causes the release of hormones from the posterior pituitary?
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