Which of the following glands is directly controlled by hormones produced by the hypothalamus?

a) Posterior pituitary gland
b) Anterior pituitary gland
c) Thymus gland
d) Pancreas
e) Pineal gland


b

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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