• Question: how does the brain send hormones around the body?

    Asked by vincent to Damien, Rachael, Simon, Suzi, Tim on 21 Jun 2011.
    • Photo: Suzi Gage

      Suzi Gage answered on 21 Jun 2011:

      HI @vincent
      Thanks very much for the question!
      There is a gland in the brain called the pituitary gland, and this controls the release of most hormones through the body. The area of the brain called the hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland.

      I hope this answers your question.

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