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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Which of the following glands is not controlled by the hypothalamus?

Pituitary gland

Thyroid gland

Pancreas

Adrenal gland

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Understand the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system. The hypothalamus is a crucial part of the brain that regulates various bodily functions, including the release of hormones from certain glands.

Identify the glands that are directly influenced by the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland through releasing and inhibiting hormones, which in turn affects other glands like the thyroid and adrenal glands.

Recognize the connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' because it regulates other endocrine glands, and its activity is directly controlled by the hypothalamus.

Consider the thyroid gland's relationship with the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus releases thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) which stimulates the pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), affecting the thyroid gland.

Examine the pancreas and its independence from the hypothalamus. Unlike the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands, the pancreas is primarily regulated by blood glucose levels and not directly controlled by the hypothalamus.