The hypothalamus ________.
A) synthesizes all of the hormones produced by the pituitary gland
B) influences the function of only one lobe of the pituitary gland
C) produces only inhibitory hormones
D) regulates both reproduction and body temperature

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The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in many important functions, including the regulation of body temperature and reproduction. It does not synthesize all hormones produced by the pituitary gland, nor does it influence only one lobe of the pituitary or produce only inhibitory hormones.

The Hypothalamus ________