Asked by
mario alonso viena
on Oct 19, 2024Verified
The hypothalamus
A) rests in the sella turcica.
B) is also called the neurohypophysis.
C) is located inferior to the pituitary gland.
D) regulates the secretory activity of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
E) is located superior to the thalamus.
Sella Turcica
A saddle-shaped depression in the sphenoid bone at the base of the human skull, housing the pituitary gland.
Neurohypophysis
The posterior part of the pituitary gland responsible for the storage and release of hormones like vasopressin and oxytocin, produced in the hypothalamus.
Secretory Activity
The process of producing and releasing substances such as enzymes or hormones from a cell or gland.
- Ascertain the involvement of the hypothalamus in overseeing pituitary gland functions.
Verified Answer
JL
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the involvement of the hypothalamus in overseeing pituitary gland functions.