Question

Pituitary gland is under the control of

• A. Thyroid gland
• B. Adrenal gland
• C. Adrenal medulla
• D. Hypothalamus

Answer 1

The correct option is D Hypothalamus

A. Thyroid gland is situated between the trachea and larynx in the neck and secretes thyroxine hormone which increases oxygen consumption by metabolically active tissues.

B. Adrenal gland is present on upper side of kidneys and has two parts, adrenal cortex which secrete glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids and sexocorticoids and adrenal medulla which secrete adrenaline and nor-adrenaline hormone.

C. Adrenal medulla is part of adrenal gland and secretes adrenaline and nor-adrenaline hormones.

D. Hypothalamus is present in the forebrain. This gland secretes hormones that regulate the synthesis and secretion of hormones of pituitary gland.

So, the correct answer is 'Hypothalamus'.