The hypothalamus:
A) regulates the secretory activity of the pituitary gland.
B) is connected to the pituitary gland by the optic chiasma.
C) has neurons that connect to the anterior pituitary.
D) contains the infundibulum, which secretes many hormones.
E) all of these
Answer: A) regulates the secretory activity of the pituitary gland.
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