What structure sits in the brain and directs the rest of the endocrine glands in the body to release or withhold their hormones?

a. Thyroid
b. Pituitary
c. Adrenal
d. Pineal


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. 6 and 7 c. 8 and 9 b. 7 and 8 d. 9 and 10

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a. self-monitoring b. self-efficacy c. situational narcissism d. a reaction formation

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________ erogenous zones are sensitive because they are endowed with sensitive nerve endings, and ________ erogenous zones are sensitized through experience

A) Secondary; essential B) Principal; secondary C) Essential; primary D) Primary; secondary

Psychology