2-6: Endocrinology

Question 1

Where is the hypothalamus located?

Answer 1

inferior to the thalamus and superior to the pituitary gland

Question 2

Which part of the brain is considered to be the “control center” for many functions of the PNS and endocrine system?

Answer 2

the hypothalamus

Question 3

What are the primary functions of the hypothalamus?

Answer 3

• homeostasis
• food and water intake regulation
• sleep-wake cycle regulation
• endocrine function control
• autonomic function control
• motor function control

Question 4

Which part of the brain is considered to be the “master” gland of the endocrine system?

Answer 4

the pituitary gland- it controls all of the functions of the other endocrine glands

Question 5

What is the primary function of the thyroid gland

Answer 5

to regulate the body’s metabolism- produces hormones T3 and T4