Help! Endocrine gland question?

Question

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Describe the location of the hypothalamuc and explain how its hormone releasing cells differ from both the endocrine gland secretory cells and other neurons

Answer 1

The Hypothalamus is a collection of specialized cells that is located in the lower central part of the brain, it is the main link between the endocrine and nervous systems.

Nerve cells in the hypothalamus control the pituitary gland by producing chemicals that either stimulate or suppress hormone secretions from the pituitary.

Answer 2

The hypothalamus is part of the diencephalon of the brain

Hypothalamus:
Located at the floor of the third ventricle, extends from the area superior to the optic chiasm
Subconscious control of skeletal muscle contractions
Control of autonomic function
Coordination of activities of the nervous and endocrine system
Neurosecretory cells produce hormone ADH and oxytocin
Production of emotions and behavioral drives – part of the limbic system
Coordination between voluntary and autonomic functions
Regulation of body temperature
Control of circadian rhythms


The hypothalamus is made up of magnocellular neurosecretory cells that is able to receive direct stimulus /innervation from the nervous system to secrete hormones. The hormones usually control the secretion of other hormones in other endocrine glands (other endocrine glands cannot be controlled by the nervous system directly, usally controlled by 'releasing factors' from the hypothalamus)...

Answer 3

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