Question

Connecting link between nervous and endocrine systems is

• A. Pancreas
• B. Thyroid
• C. Anterior pituitary
• D. Posterior pituitary
• E. Hypothalamus

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Hypothalamus

Thyroid, pancreas (serving as both exocrine and endocrine) and pituitary glands are part of the endocrine system. Hypothalamus is a mass of grey matter present at the base of the cerebrum. It releases regulatory hormones (both inhibitory and releasing hormones) that regulate secretion of hormones of other glands. So, it is a connecting link between endocrine and nervous system.

Therefore, the correct answer is option E.