Which of the following are most closely involved in regulating the balance in the production of hormones?
A) the endocrine glands and the pituitary gland
B) the endocrine glands and the hypothalamus
C) the pituitary gland and the occipital cortex of the brain
D) the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus

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The pituitary gland and the hypothalamus work closely together to regulate the production of hormones. The hypothalamus secretes hormones that stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland, in turn, releases hormones that stimulate the production of hormones in other endocrine glands throughout the body. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Which of the Following Are Most Closely Involved in Regulating