The Part of the Brain Controlling the Anterior Pituitary Gland

question 9

Multiple Choice

The part of the brain controlling the anterior pituitary gland secretions is the

• A) medulla.
• B) thalamus.
• C) cerebral cortex.
• D) hypothalamus.
• E) cerebellum.

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Definitions:

Medulla Oblongata

The lower portion of the brainstem controlling vital autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Thalamus

A structure within the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels caused by contraction of the muscular wall of the vessels, which increases blood pressure.

Medulla Oblongata

The lower portion of the brainstem, which controls vital bodily functions such as respiration, heart rate, and blood pressure.