Hypothalamus has important functions that control a number of autonomic functions, thus the hypothalamus is a central coordinating the autonomic nervous system that controls body temperature, appetite, hunger, thirst, the balance of carbohydrate and fat metabolism, blood pressure, behavior, sleep. hypothalamus also controls a specific function of the pituitary gland to produce releasing factor.
Pituitary gland is an endocrine gland located at the base of the skull a small dent just below the hypothalamus and connected by a small stalk. the only known function is to secrete hormones.
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