Page 23 - The Miracle of Hormones

Hypothalamus
Brain

Skull

Hypothalamus

Anterior lobe
of pituitary
Posterior lobe
of pituitary

Releasing
hormones
Releasing
hormones Portal vein
Hormones

Posterior lobe

Capillaries

Hormones
Anterior lobe

Thyroid
Gonadotropic Growth
Prolactin stimulating ACTH
hormones hormone
hormone

Milk Thyroid Adrenal
production Gonads gland cortex Growth

The hypothalamus, which is located right under the brain and is the size of a hazel
nut, controls many vital functions such as the regulation of the body's metabolism,
the operation of the adrenal glands, the production of milk and the regulation of
body's growth. While performing these activities, it employs the other hormonal
glands under its command. In the illustration above, we see the hormones that work
in conjunction with the hypothalamus. The thought that these little pieces of flesh
can communicate with each other like conscious human beings and perform their
activities concertedly help humans understand the majesty of God.