Which gland(s) receive(s) signals directly from the hypothalamus?
A) adrenals
B) testes
C) pituitary
D) gonads

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The pituitary gland receives signals directly from the hypothalamus through a specialized network of blood vessels called the hypothalamic-pituitary portal system. This allows the hypothalamus to regulate the production and release of hormones from the pituitary gland. The adrenals and gonads are indirectly regulated by the hypothalamus and pituitary, while the testes are directly regulated by the pituitary through the hormone luteinizing hormone (LH). However, the question specifically asks for glands that receive signals directly from the hypothalamus, so the best choice is C, the pituitary gland.

Which Gland(s) Receive(s) Signals Directly from the Hypothalamus