Endocrine system

Question 1

Function of hypothalamus?

Answer 1

Maintains homeostasis and hormone release, autonomic nervous system

Controls pituitary gland by releasing hormones that stimulates pituitary to release hormones

Question 2

Function of pituitary gland?

Answer 2

Secretes hormones and controls other hormone secreting glands in the body

Consists of anterior and posterior lobes

Growth hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, prolactin