Although the pituitary gland is often referred to as the master gland of the body, the hypothalamus exerts control over the pituitary gland. how does the hypothalamus control both the anterior and posterior pituitary functioning?

The hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary to release or inhibit pituitary hormone production.

Explanation:

The pituitary gland has two parts—the anterior lobe and posterior lobe—that have two very separate functions. The hypothalamus sends signals to the pituitary to release or inhibit pituitary hormone production.