The Structure That Is at the Center of Control for Endocrine

question 43

Multiple Choice

The structure that is at the center of control for endocrine activity,particularly as it relates to homeostasis,is the:

• A)posterior pituitary gland.
• B)brain stem.
• C)thyroid gland.
• D)hypothalamus.
• E)cerebral cortex.

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