The regulation of a multitude of endocrine processes originates in the hypothalamus of the brain, including appetite control, energy balance and puberty. The role of the brain in endocrine function — ...
The hypothalamus, located in the ventral area of the brain between the pituitary gland and the third ventricle, is characterized as a bilateral group of nuclei that surround the mammillary bodies. The ...
Abstract The endocrine system consists of glands and tissues that produce and secrete hormones to regulate and coordinate vital bodily functions. This article, the second in an eight-part series on ...