The hypothalamus is part of the Fore-brain responsible for the secretion of hormones from the pituitary gland.
This pituitary gland situated in the hypothalamus is traditionally called the MASTER ENDOCRINE GLAND, as it influence the activities of all other glands such as thyroid gland.
Thus, the hypothalamus bearing the pituitary gland is said to be in CONTROL of the activity of the thyroid, and ALSO the master endocrine gland.
Bipedal modifications include "stacking" the bulk of the body weight on a small region near the center of gravity (i.e., the head is above the chest, which is above the pelvis, which is over the knees, which is above the feet).
