Human Physiology
Human Physiology
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ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Structural and functional relationship between hypothalamus and pituitary gland.

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The most important role of the hypothalamus is to maintain homeostasis in the body. The hypothalamus serves the link between endocrine and nervous system in order to achieve this function. The pituitary gland is responsible for the production of important hormones in the body.

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