Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

16. The Endocrine System

The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

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What structure connects the pituitary gland to the brain at the hypothalamus?

Pineal gland

Infundibulum

Thalamus

Corpus callosum

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Begin by identifying the location and function of the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for hormone production and regulation.

Understand the role of the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is a region of the brain that controls various autonomic functions and links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland.

Recognize the anatomical connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. This connection is known as the infundibulum, or pituitary stalk, which physically connects the two structures.

Differentiate between the infundibulum and other nearby structures. The pineal gland, thalamus, and corpus callosum are distinct parts of the brain with different functions and locations.

Conclude that the infundibulum is the specific structure that connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus, facilitating communication and hormone transport between these two critical components of the endocrine system.