Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland Interaction

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The hypothalamus ____________________.

is located anterior to the optic chiasm;

controls the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary;

mediates behaviors needed for survival such as the fight or flight response and eating;

both alternatives b and c are correct;

all of the alternatives provided are correct;

CORRECT - Yes, the hypothalamus controls the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary and behaviors needed for survival such as eating and mediates the responses of the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.

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		is located anterior to the optic chiasm;
		controls the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary;
		mediates behaviors needed for survival such as the fight or flight response and eating;
		both alternatives b and c are correct;
		all of the alternatives provided are correct;