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16. The Endocrine System
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
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Which part of the brain primarily regulates the endocrine system by controlling hormone release from the pituitary gland?
A
Hippocampus
B
Hypothalamus
C
Cerebellum
D
Occipital lobe
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Step 1: Understand the role of the endocrine system and its regulation. The endocrine system controls hormone release, which affects various bodily functions.
Step 2: Identify the brain structures listed: Hippocampus, Hypothalamus, Cerebellum, and Occipital lobe, and recall their primary functions.
Step 3: Recognize that the hypothalamus is a key brain region involved in maintaining homeostasis and regulating the endocrine system.
Step 4: Know that the hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland, often called the 'master gland,' by releasing hormones that stimulate or inhibit pituitary hormone secretion.
Step 5: Conclude that the hypothalamus primarily regulates the endocrine system by controlling hormone release from the pituitary gland.
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