Concept:
The hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland through hormones and nerve connections.
Step 1: Identify structures.
\[
\boxed{\text{Hypothalamus → master control center}}
\]
\[
\boxed{\text{Anterior pituitary → hormone secretion via blood}}
\]
\[
\boxed{\text{Posterior pituitary → releases stored hormones}}
\]
\[
\boxed{\text{Hypothalamic neuron → connects hypothalamus to pituitary}}
\]
Step 2: Match logically.
\[
A \rightarrow 1,\quad B \rightarrow 3,\quad C \rightarrow 2,\quad D \rightarrow 4
\]
Step 3: Final answer.
\[
\boxed{\textbf{Option (C)}}
\]