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hypothalamus anatomical and physiological relationship with which gland…

Question

hypothalamus anatomical and physiological relationship
with which gland does the hypothalamus have a close anatomical and physiological relationship?
adrenal gland
thyroid gland
pituitary gland
pineal gland

Explanation:

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The hypothalamus has a close anatomical and physiological relationship with the pituitary gland. Anatomically, the hypothalamus is connected to the pituitary gland by the infundibulum. Physiologically, the hypothalamus produces releasing and inhibiting hormones that regulate the secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland. The posterior pituitary gland stores and releases hormones (oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone) that are produced by the hypothalamus.

Answer:

Pituitary gland