Which Gland(s) Receive(s) Signals Directly from the Hypothalamus

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which gland(s) receive(s) signals directly from the hypothalamus?

• A) adrenals
• B) testes
• C) pituitary
• D) gonads

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Definitions:

Vascular Cambium

The vascular cambium is a layer of stem cells located between the xylem and the phloem in dicots and gymnosperms, responsible for producing new layers of vascular tissue and contributing to stem growth.

Secondary Phloem

The plant tissue responsible for transporting nutrients, particularly the products of photosynthesis, from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Primary Xylem

The initial form of xylem (the water-conducting tissue in plants) developed during growth, responsible for the transport of water and nutrients.

Collenchyma

A type of plant tissue characterized by its living, elongated cells with unevenly thickened walls that provide structural support.