Objective5: Explain Why the Hypothalamus is Classified as an Endocrine Gland

I learned a great deal about the hypothalamus by reading this website. I can see why it is an endocrine gland. It also explains that it secretes its hormones through the anterior and posterior pituitary glands. I can see the many functions of the hypothalamus. It releases and inhibits hormones that control the secretion of hormones by the anterior pituitary gland and it produces ADH and oxytocin for storage in the posterior pituitary gland.