In mammals, the hormones secreted by the pituitary, the master gland, is itself regulated by
A
Hypothalamus
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B
Median cortex
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C
Pineal gland
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D
Cerebrum
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Solution
The correct option is A Hypothalamus Pituitary, the master gland of which controls all other glands consist of two lobes and both the lobes are under the control of Hypothalamus. The hypothalamus releases a hypothalamic releasing hormone which controls the release of adrenal hormone into the blood circulation. The posterior lobe of pituitary as such does not produce any hormone but stores hypothalamic hormone for future use. Thus, the correct answer is option A.