2007-01-22 13:40:06 · 4 answers · asked by hehehe 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Now that is a loaded question. The hypothalamus is kinda of like a relay station in the brain and can control the endocrine system, which is the system of hormones that are released and regulated in the body.
2007-01-22 13:43:17 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hypothalamus is a small structure that is located in your brain. It regulates the endocrine system by controlling the secretions of the pituitary gland or by producing some of the hormones that are secreted by the pituitary. These hormones affect the body or affect other glands in the body. Their overall affect is to maintain homeostasis.
The endocrine system acts with nervous system to coordinate the body's activities. The endocrine system uses chemical messengers called hormones that are transported by the circulatory system (blood). They act on target cells that may be anywhere in the body.
2007-01-22 13:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by Katrina W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the hypothalamus is connected to the pituitary gland. the pituitary gland is one of the mjor organ of the endocrine system. the hypothalamus is connect the brain and gas nerves in them. but the pituitary gland is made of (i forgot).. the hypothalamus does not belong to the endocrine system,
2007-01-22 13:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by lelenguyen05 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one is in your head...the other in your body.
2007-01-22 13:42:57 · answer #4 · answered by Chrys 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋