Which two endocrine structures control other endocrine glands?(Select all that apply.)
1.Hypothalamus
2. Thyroid
3. Pancreas
4. Pituitary
5. Adrenal
1, 4
Rationale 1:The hypothalamus and pituitary are the two endocrine structures that control other endocrine glands.
Rationale 2:The thyroid is one of the glands in the endocrine system.
Rationale 3:The pancreas is one of the glands in the endocrine system.
Rationale 4:The hypothalamus and pituitary are the two endocrine structures that control other endocrine glands.
Rationale 5:The adrenal is one of the glands in the endocrine system.
Global Rationale: Two endocrine structures in the brain deserve special recognition because they control many other endocrine glands. The hypothalamus secretes chemicals called releasing hormones that travel via blood vessels a short distance to an area immediately below, called the pituitary gland. These releasing factors tell the pituitary gland which hormone to release.
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