The hypothalamus is a region of the brain controlling many aspects of the endocrine system. It works closely with the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is directly superior to the pituitary and is therefore ________.
A. the only region of the brain that is outside of the skull
B. superior to the crista galli
C. inferior to the cribriform plate
D. superior to the sella turcica
Answer:D
The hypothalamus is a region of the brain controlling many aspects of the endocrine system. It works closely with the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is directly superior to the pituitary and is therefore ________.
A. the only region of the brain that is outside of the skull B. superior to the crista galli C. inferior to the cribriform plate D. superior to the sella turcica