hypothalamus

Question 1

where is the hypothalamus situated ?

Answer 1

( a part of the brain )

above the pituitary gland

Question 2

what does the hypothalamus do?

Answer 2

controls functioning of the autonomic nervous system

the release of hormones from the pituitary gland

Question 3

why is it considered a gland?

Answer 3

some of its neurons secrete the hormone ADH

Question 4

what is ADH ?

Answer 4

anti-diretic hormone

Question 5

where is ADH stored ?

Answer 5

after passing down nerve fibers

stored in the posterior lobe of the pituitary

Question 6

where are the hormones that the hypothalamus needs to control the release of hormones ?

Answer 6

hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary are needed

Question 7

how does the hypothalamus control the release of hormones?

Answer 7

hypothalamus secretes releasing factors that travel in the blood to the anterior lobe

stimulating the production/ release of required hormones

Question 9

what happens when ADH/ other hormones are needed ?

Answer 9

nerve impulses from hypothalamus stimulate posterior lobe of pituitary

to release the stored ADH into the blood stream