In the embryo, the neurohypophyseal bud gives rise to the ____, and the hypophyseal pouch gives rise to the _____.
a. anterior pituitary; hypothalamus
b. posterior pituitary; hypothalamus
c. anterior pituitary; posterior pituitary
d. hypothalamus; anterior pituitary
e. posterior pituitary; anterior pituitary
Answer: e. posterior pituitary; anterior pituitary
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A) red marrow of flat bones and ends of long bones B) thymus C) liver and spleen D) yolk sac
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A. lobes; lobules B. lobes; segments C. segments; lobules D. segments; lobes E. lobules; segments
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A. Sebaceous glands B. Langerhans cells C. Blood vessels D. All apply.