The Hypothalamus and Infundibulum
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What is the structure that connects the hypothalamus to the infundibulum?

stalk

What is the composition of the infundibulum?

blood vessels and the fibres of neurosecretory cells

What is the function of the infundibulum?

to connect the hypothalamus to the infundibulum

What are the three lobes of the pituitary gland?

<p>The anterior, posterior, and median lobes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

<p>The pituitary gland is responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the pituitary gland in the body?

<p>The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain, below the hypothalamus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What connects the hypothalamus to the infundibulum?

The stalk that connects the hypothalamus to the infundibulum.

What is the infundibulum made of?

The infundibulum is made up of blood vessels and the fibers of neurosecretory cells.

What is the function of the infundibulum?

The infundibulum acts as a bridge connecting the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland.

How many lobes does the pituitary gland have?

The pituitary gland has three main sections: the anterior, posterior, and median lobes.

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What is the function of the pituitary gland?

The pituitary gland releases hormones that regulate a wide range of bodily functions.

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Where is the pituitary gland located?

Located at the base of the brain, the pituitary gland sits below the hypothalamus.

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