Asked by Benny Berry on May 21, 2024
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Which of the following endocrine glands stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus?
A) thyroid
B) adrenal cortex
C) adrenal medulla
D) posterior pituitary
E) anterior pituitary
Hypothalamus
A region of the brain that controls a variety of functions including temperature regulation, hunger, and thirst, as well as hormones.
Posterior Pituitary
Portion of the pituitary gland that stores and secretes oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone produced by the hypothalamus.
- Identify major endocrine glands and their associated hormones.
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Ambika ShresthaMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The posterior pituitary gland stores and releases hormones produced by the hypothalamus.
Learning Objectives
- Identify major endocrine glands and their associated hormones.