The hypothalamus and pituitary gland
. Cell bodies located within the hypothalamus serves as the headgate
for the body’s hormonal systems and secrete several hormones into the bloodstream via the posterior pituitary
(or neurohypophysis), including oxytocin and vasopressin. The hypothalamus also indirectly controls the
release of a number of other hormones that are produced by cells located in the anterior pituitary (or
adenohypophysis), including adrenocorticotropin hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone.
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