Hypothalamus and Pineal Gland Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (Hypothalamus & Pineal Gland: Dissection & Notes) Endocrine System

hypothalamus

pineal gland

melatonin

What hormone is produced in the pineal gland?

hypothalamus

What structure is commonly known as the "master organ" of the endocrine system?

posterior

The hypothalamus has direct control over the ______________ pituitary gland.

anterior

The hypothalamus releases regulatory hormones that control the release of the _____________ pituitary gland hormones, which gives it indirect control over the other endocrine organs.

melatonin

Hormone of the Pineal Gland

Makes us drowsy and regulates our sleep-awake cycle called the circadian rhythm. Production increases during periods of darkness and decreases with increased light.

infundibulum

The narrow stalk that connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus is called the ______________.

epithalamus

The pineal gland is located in the ________________.

pineal sand

The pineal gland has an important role in radiology due to the presence of a radioplaque substance called ____________ ____________. This provides radiologists with an easily distinguished landmark.

infundibulum

This region connects the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.