The hypothalamus is part of the pituitary gland, regulates temperature and metabolism, links the endocrine and nervous systems and controls homeostatic responses. Thus, the correct option is B.
Pituitary gland is defined as a small, pea sized endocrine gland located at the base of brain below hypothalamus.
It releases several important hormones and controls the function of many other endocrine system glands.
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