Which part of the brain controls the pituitary gland?
A) hypothalamus
B) hippocampus
C) amygdala
D) diencephalon
Answer: A
Rationale: The activity of the pituitary is controlled in large part by the hypothalamus. Specialized chemicals called releasing factors are secreted by the hypothalamus and stimulate the pituitary to release specific hormones.
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