The structure which connects the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland is?

Cerebral cortex

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Infundibulum

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Anterior pituitary

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Corpus callosum

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Solution

The correct option is B Infundibulum
The infundibulum, also known as the brain stalk, is a hollow tubular structure that allows the hormones synthesized in the hypothalamus to move into the posterior sections of the pituitary gland so that they can be secreted into the bloodstream.

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Explain the role of the following in the functioning of our body elaborately :-

Hypothalamus

Pons

Thalamus

Pituitary gland

Pineal gland

Which of these is true for hypothalamus?

(A) Controls the pituitary gland.

(B) Mainly responsible for calcium regulation.

(D) Controls the entire endocrine system.

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