Biology Chemical Coordination DUHS 2022
PMDC Verified Question 38 of 50
It has neurosecretory cells that secrete releasing and inhibiting hormone:
A
Hypothalamus
B
Thyroid gland
C
Adrenal gland
D
Pituitary gland
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Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Hypothalamus
Concept:

The neuroendocrine system connects neural activity directly to endocrine output.

Solution:

  • The hypothalamus contains highly specialized neurons called neurosecretory cells.


  • These cells synthesize releasing hormones (like TRH, CRH) and inhibiting hormones (like somatostatin) that travel via the hypophyseal portal system to regulate the anterior pituitary gland.


Why other options are incorrect:

The pituitary gland responds to these releasing factors but does not produce them. The thyroid and adrenal glands are purely classical endocrine targets.

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