Which Endocrine Gland is Most Closely Associated with the Hypothalamus

Question

Which endocrine gland is most closely associated with the hypothalamus?
A) thymus
B) pineal gland
C) thyroid gland
D) pituitary gland

Accepted Answer

The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and is connected to the hypothalamus by a stalk-like structure called the infundibulum. The hypothalamus regulates the release of hormones from the pituitary gland, making it the endocrine gland that is most closely associated with the hypothalamus.