Sitting in the brain between its hypothalamus region and ... Given its instrumental role in the body, the pituitary gland is highly influential on human development and functioning.

The hypothalamus is a small ... regulates body temperature, signals hunger and thirst, exerts hormonal control over the pituitary gland, helps set circadian rhythms, influences sexual behavior ...

The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, ...