Question

Which of these is true for hypothalamus?

(A) Controls the pituitary gland.

(B) Mainly responsible for calcium regulation.

(C) Secretes the releasing and inhibitory hormones.

(D) Controls the entire endocrine system.

• A. Only (A) & (B)
• B. (A), (B) & (C)
• C. (A), (C) & (D)
• D. Only (A) and (D)

Answer 1

The correct option is C

(A), (C) & (D)

Hypothalamus is a part of the brain that has an endocrine function. The hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland by secreting a variety of releasing hormones and inhibitory hormones. Hence, it controls the entire endocrine system as well. It is mainly responsible for maintaining the homeostasis of the body.

Calcium regulation is done by the thyroid and parathyroid gland.