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Which of the following statements best captures the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland as it relates to endocrine function?
 
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  The hypothalamus directly measures the levels of most hormones throughout the body and inhibits or stimulates the pituitary accordingly.
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  The pituitary gland coordinates and dictates the release of hormones from the hypothalamus that act on their intended target cells.
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  The pituitary gland and hypothalamus have two-way communication that mediates the signals from neuronal inputs.
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  The hypothalamus receives input from numerous sources throughout the body and directs the pituitary to then control many target glands and cells.
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