Which part of the brain controls the activity of pituitary gland?

Medulla oblongata

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Cerebrum

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Cerebellum

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Hypothalamus

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Solution

The correct option is D
Hypothalamus

Hypothalamus is a small part of the brain that controls the pituitary gland which is situated just below the hypothalamus. Hypothalamus secretes a variety of releasing hormones and inhibitory hormones and controls the pituitary gland. Pituitary gland regulates the functions of other glands and controls the entire endocrine system.

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