The diencephalon has 2 parts, the and the hypothalamus. The thalamus relays sensory input to the cerebrum and the hypothalamus controls the gland.
A
thalamus
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B
arachnoid
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C
pituitary
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D
thyroid
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Solution
The correct option is C pituitary The forebrain consists of two parts - cerebrum and diencephalon. The diencephalon again has two parts - the thalamus and the hypothalamus. The thalamus relays sensory inputs to the cerebrum. The hypothalamus secretes hormones that controls the pituitary gland.