Question

Which statement is correct regarding the relationship between the hypothalamus and pituitary gland?a) releasing hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitaryb) the hypothalamus is 'controlled' by the pituitary glandc) the posterior lobe of the pituitary secretes inhibiting hormonesd) the hypothalamus secretes releasing and inhibiting hormones that influence the pituitary gland

Answer 1

Option (d).

Step-by-step explanation:

Pituitary gland is known as the master gland of the body. Pituitary is divided into main regions - anterior pituitary and posterior pituitary. Various hormones are released from the pituitary gland.

The hypothalamus regulates the functioning of the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus releases different releasing and inhibiting hormones. These hormones works and stimulate the functioning of the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland releases different hormones under the influence of hypothalamus.

Thus, the correct answer is option (9).