Question

Which one of the following serves as a link between the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system?

• A. Blood
• B. Thymus
• C. Cerebrum
• D. Hypothalamus

Answer 1

The correct option is D Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus id the nasal part of the diencephalon, forebrain and it regulates a wide spectrum of body functions. It contains several groups of neurosecretory cells called nuclei which produce hormones. These hormones regulate the synthesis and secretion of pituitary hormones. The neural system and the endocrine system jointly coordinate and regulate the physiological functions in the body.

So the correct answer is hypothalamus.