The Hypothalamus Is a Region of the Brain Controlling Many

Multiple Choice

The hypothalamus is a region of the brain controlling many aspects of the endocrine system. It works closely with the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is directly superior to the pituitary and is, therefore,________ .

A) superior to the crista galli
B) superior to the sella turcica
C) inferior to the cribriform plate
D) the only region of the brain that is outside of the skull