Question

How many endocrine glands are located in human brain?

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 2
• D. 9

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

3

There are three endocrine glands which are located in human brain-

1. Hypothalamus is the basal part of diencephalon which is present in forebrain and it regulates a wide spectrum of body functions. It is an anatomical and physiological connection between the nervous system and the endocrine system. It is connected to the pituitary gland by a stalk called infundibulum.

2. Pituitary gland is located in a bony cavity of the sphenoid bone of the skull called sella tursica and is attached to the hypothalamus by a stalk called infundibulum.

3. Pineal gland is located on the dorsal side of forebrain.

So, the correct answer is '3'.