Which part of the brain controls the Pituitary Gland?
Correct answer: A. Hypothalamus
- A. Hypothalamus
- B. Hindbrain
- C. Hippocampus
- D. Midbrain
Explanation
The hypothalamus controls the pituitary through releasing and inhibiting hormones and also regulates its connection with the nervous system. The hippocampus is mainly involved in memory, not pituitary control.
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