The Brain Structure That Controls Much of the Endocrine System

question 79

Multiple Choice

The brain structure that controls much of the endocrine system is the

• A) pituitary.
• B) hypothalamus.
• C) thalamus.
• D) cerebellum.

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MC Curves

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