Question

The primary target of the hormones of hypothalamus is

• A. Pineal gland
• B. Thymus
• C. Pituitary
• D. Testis

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Pituitary

A. Pineal gland is a small, rounded and reddish brown gland present at the dorsal side of forebrain. This gland secretes melatonin and serotonin hormones.

B. Thymus gland is associated with the development of immune system and present on the dorsal side of heart.

C. Pituitary gland is the master gland that regulates the activity of other endocrine glands and secretes many hormones like growth hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone etc.

D. Testis are the primary sex organs in males that secrete the hormone testosterone.

The hormones secreted by hypothalamus reach the pituitary gland through circulatory system and regulate the functions of anterior part of pituitary gland. Hence, the primary target of hormones of hypothalamus is pituitary gland.

So, the correct answer is 'Pituitary'.