Asked by Aundrea Rendon on Sep 25, 2024
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How many different hormones does the hypothalamus create?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.
- Pinpoint the primary functions and whereabouts of major endocrine glands in humans.
Verified Answer
YC
Yuri-Itzel Castor2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The hypothalamus produces 8 hormones. These include thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), somatostatin, dopamine (also known as prolactin-inhibiting hormone or PIH), oxytocin, and vasopressin (also known as antidiuretic hormone or ADH).
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the primary functions and whereabouts of major endocrine glands in humans.