The Hypothalamus Influences Endocrine Activity By

Question

The hypothalamus influences endocrine activity by
A)secreting regulatory hormones that influence the anterior pituitary gland.
B)producing hormones that are stored in the posterior pituitary gland.
C)overseeing the autonomic nervous system.
D)stimulating hormone secretion by the adrenal medulla.
E)All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus influences endocrine activity through multiple mechanisms: it secretes regulatory hormones that influence the anterior pituitary gland, produces hormones stored in the posterior pituitary gland, oversees the autonomic nervous system which can affect hormone release, and stimulates hormone secretion by the adrenal medulla.