The adenohypophysis is also known as the:
A) posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
B) anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
C) parathyroid gland.
D) pineal gland.
B
Explanation: A) The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is the neurohypophysis.
B) Correct. The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is the adenohypophysis.
C) The parathyroid glands are not the adenohypophysis.
D) The pineal gland is not the adenohypophysis.
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