Biology Chemical Coordination SZABMU 2024 Reconduct
PMDC Verified Question 11 of 50
The neurosecretory cells are found in the:
A
Hypothalamus
B
Pineal gland
C
Pituitary gland
D
Thalamus
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Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Hypothalamus
Concept:

The integration of the nervous system and the endocrine system occurs at a specific anatomical bridge in the brain.

Solution:

  • The hypothalamus bridges these systems using neurosecretory cells—specialized neurons that conduct action potentials but release hormones (like ADH, oxytocin, and releasing factors) into the blood instead of neurotransmitters into a synapse.


Why other options are incorrect:

The pituitary gland is comprised of classical glandular tissue and axon terminals, but the actual cell bodies of the neurosecretory neurons reside firmly inside the hypothalamus.

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