No, the hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland
the infundibulum connects the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland, its like a stem. for the posterior lobe (neurohypophysis) is linked by neurons while the anterior lobe is linked by a complex...
The hypothalamus is located inferior to the thalamus, just above the brain stem. The pituitary gland is the protuberance that extends just below that.
the hypothalamus of a lizard influences the pituitary gland by secreting pasty white / gooey liquid via the urethra to simultaniously activate
the infundibulum