Question

Autonomic centers in the ________ exert neural control over hormone secretion by the adrenal medullae. a) pineal gland b) pituitary gland c) thyroid gland d) thalamus e) hypothalamus.

Answer 1

The correct answer will be option-E

Step-by-step explanation:

The autonomic nervous system or ANS activity in the brain is mainly controlled and regulated by the hypothalamus structure. The autonomic centres of the hypothalamus control the hormonal secretion adrenal medulla like adrenaline and norepinephrine.

The secretion of the hypothalamus controls the activity of the vasomotor center which help maintain the blood pressure.

Thus, option-hypothalamus is the correct answer.