The nursing faculty member explains the functions of the anterior pituitary as regulating which processes? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Cognition
B.
Digestion
C.
Growth
D.
Metabolic activity
E.
Sexual development
ANS: C, D, E
The anterior pituitary produces hormones that influence and regulate growth, metabolic activity, and sexual development.
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