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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Multiple Choice

What structure connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland?

Corpus callosum

Pineal gland

Thalamus

Infundibulum

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Identify the anatomical location of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland within the brain. The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus and above the brainstem, while the pituitary gland is situated at the base of the brain, just below the hypothalamus.

Understand the function of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating various autonomic processes and linking the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland.

Recognize the role of the infundibulum, which is a stalk-like structure that physically connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland, allowing for the transport of hormones and communication between these two structures.

Differentiate the infundibulum from other brain structures listed in the options. The corpus callosum connects the two cerebral hemispheres, the pineal gland is involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles, and the thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information.

Conclude that the infundibulum is the correct structure that connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland, facilitating their interaction and the regulation of endocrine functions.