Question

The _______ is the part of the brain that works as the “master switchboard” for the endocrine system. A. hypothalamus B. pituitary gland C. pancreas D. thyroid

Answer 1

The pancreas is the organ lying behind the lower part of the stomach.

The thyroid is the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck.

The hypothalamu is located in the forebrain below the thalamus.

The pituitary gland is a small peashaped gland that controls everything which is sometimes called the master switchboard.

Your answer is B. pituitary gland.

The pituitary gland is the part of the brain that works as the “master switchboard” for the endocrine system.

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Answer 2

Answer: A. Hypothalamus

Explanation: Hypothalamus is part of the brain. It’s called “master switchboard” because it controls the endocrine system and releases hormone in the body. The hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland and other glands in the body.

Pituitary Gland is known as hypophysis cerebri. It’s call the “master gland” because it produces the hormones that stimulate the function of other endocrine glands.