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Marty

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What function does the hypothalamus perform as an endocrine gland?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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A medical term that means conjunctiva inflammation is ___________________ _.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The hypothalamus synthesizes and secretes releasing hormones and also produces release-inhibiting hormones. It also exerts direct nervous control over the adrenal medulla and controls the secretion of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine.

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conjunctivitis


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