What Brain Structure Directly Controls the Secretion of Hormones by the Adrenal

question 61

Multiple Choice

What brain structure directly controls the secretion of hormones by the adrenal medulla?

• A)Hypothalamus
• B)Anterior pituitary gland
• C)Pineal gland
• D)Posterior pituitary gland

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