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The ____________ initiates the process of nearly every hormone release.

kidney

area postrema

hypothalamus

pancreas

Solution

Answer : The HYPOTHALAMUS initiates the process of nearly every hormone release.

Explanation : Hypothalamus (Master regulator of the homeostasis) is a part of diencephalon located inferior to the thalamus, both of which constitutes limbic system whose main function is to integrate nervous system to the endocrine systems through pituitary glands. Hypothalamus controls many activities of the body and is one of the major regulators of the homeostasis. Sensory impulses related to both somatic and visceral senses arrive at the hypothalamus, as do impulses from the receptors for vision, taste and smell. Other receptors within the hypothalamus itself continually monitor osmatic pressure, glucose levels, hormone concentrations and temperature of the blood/body. The hypothalamus is an important regulatory centre in the nervous system as well as a crucial endocrine gland. Cells in the hypothalamus synthesises at least nine different hormones which play an important roles in the regulation of virtually all aspects of growth, development, metabolism and homeostasis.