Is the hypothalamus a gland? - Biology Forum

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rg 18 years, 7 months ago

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- April 27, 2006 at 8:29 pm #4627
  katiekoo
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  Is the hypothalamus a gland?
  Any views or clues would help
  thank you
- April 27, 2006 at 8:59 pm #47528
  canalon
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  in google type "define: hypothalamus"
- April 28, 2006 at 8:59 pm #47582
  pdavis68
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  Yes, the hypothalamus is a gland. A gland is generally an organ that synthesizes and secretes chemicals in the body. In the case of the hypothalamus, it synthesizes and secretes neurohormones.
  I suggest this Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothalamus
- May 5, 2006 at 11:00 am #47922
  rg
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  hypothalamus is derived from ectoderm…it functions both to maintain homeostasis andand secrete neurohormones like ADH(vassopressin) and oxytocin……so one may consider it under the category of glands though it secretes releasing factors like SRF,TRF etc..
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