The hypothalamus controls excretions from the pituitary gland. it causes the release of some hormones from the pituitary by direct nervous control, and others by secreting releasing and inhibiting factors that stimulate the pituitary to secrete hormones. which best describes the hypothalamus?

it is a connection point between the nervous and endocrine systems.
it is both an exocrine and endocrine gland.
it is referred to as the “master gland.”
it secretes its contents into ducts.

Option (1).

Explanation:

Hypothalamus is the smallest region of the brain that is located near the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus plays an important role in the homeostasis of the body.

Hypothalamus release the various inhibiting and releasing hormone that acts on the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus acts as the main connecting link between the endocrine system and nervous system. The hypothalamus regulates the neural activities as well as secrete various hormones.

Thus, the correct answer is option (1).

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