One of the major functions of the pons is to regulate hormonal output of the anterior pituitary gland. O True False

1. **Identify the brain structures involved:** The pons is part of the brainstem involved primarily in functions such as regulating sleep, respiration, swallowing, and facial expressions. 2. **Determine the role of the anterior pituitary gland:** The anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) produces and secretes several hormones. Its activity is controlled by hypothalamic releasing and inhibiting factors delivered via the hypophyseal portal system. 3. **Associate the functions to the correct brain region:** The regulation of hormonal output from the anterior pituitary is primarily controlled by the hypothalamus, not the pons. 4. **Conclusion:** Since the pons is not responsible for regulating the hormonal output of the anterior pituitary gland, the statement is \[ \textbf{False}. \]