Which of These Regions of the Brain Regulates Hormonal Secretions

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of these regions of the brain regulates hormonal secretions from the pituitary gland (hypophysis) ?

• A) hypothalamus
• B) cerebrum
• C) cerebellum
• D) thalamus

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that regulates the condition of the endometrium (lining of the uterus), making it suitable for pregnancy.

Oviducts

Tubes through which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus in female mammals; also known as fallopian tubes.

Fertilization

The union of a male gamete (sperm) and a female gamete (egg) to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new individual.

Ovarian Follicle

A fluid-filled sac within the ovary that contains a developing egg (oocyte) during a female's reproductive cycle.