👉 The prehypophysis is a region of the brain that is involved in the development and function of the hypothalamus, which is responsible for regulating hunger, thirst, sleep-wake cycles, and other functions. It is often associated with the pituitary gland and its effects on hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. The prehypophysis contains specialized cells that are responsible for producing and releasing certain hormones, including adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which plays a key role in
