Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 42.3, Problem 1SB
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The relationship between the functions of hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland.

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Hypothalamus is a part of a brain that is present on the surface of the cerebrum. The primary function of the hypothalamus is to maintain the stability of the internal temperature of the body. The hypothalamus, nervous system, and endocrine system are linked by the pituitary gland. The gland consists of two lobes, the anterior lobe, as well as the posterior lobe.

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