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

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The hypothalamus is directly superior to the pituitary gland, which sits in a bony depression called the sella turcica in the skull. Therefore, the correct choice is D, "superior to the sella turcica." A is incorrect because the hypothalamus is not outside the skull, it is part of the brain. B and C are incorrect because they relate to structures inferior to the hypothalamus, not superior.

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