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Hormones secreted by the hypothalamus show their influence on


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Pancreas

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Adrenal gland

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Pituitary gland

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Thyroid gland

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Solution

The correct option is C

Pituitary gland


The hypothalamus secretes two kinds of hormones - releasing hormones and inhibiting hormones. These hormones either stimulate or inhibit the hormonal secretion of the pituitary gland.

Example: Somatostatin of the hypothalamus inhibits the release of growth hormone.


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