Question

multiple choice question
the pituitary gland is directly regulated by which of the following?
thymus
hypothalamus
pancreas
adrenal gland
gonads

Explanation:

The hypothalamus directly regulates the pituitary gland. It does so by secreting releasing and inhibiting hormones. These hormones travel through a portal system to the anterior pituitary, controlling its hormone production. For the posterior pituitary, the hypothalamus has a neural connection, with neurons in the hypothalamus producing hormones (like oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone) that are stored and released from the posterior pituitary.

Answer:

hypothalamus