Which of the following organs of the endocrine system secretes releasing and inhibiting hormones?

a. pituitary gland
b. pancreas
c. hypothalamus
d. adrenal glands
e. thyroid gland


C

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a. true b. false

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Your friend claims that phloem always carries sugars down a plant. What, if anything, is wrong with that statement?

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