Why should the hypothalamus instead of the anterior pituitary be called the "master endocrine gland?"
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Although the anterior pituitary produces hormones that regulate other endocrine glands, the hypothalamus controls anterior pituitary activity through releasing and inhibiting hormones.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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All veins transport blood toward the heart.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Damaged hepatocytes will impair:
A) protein digestion. B) carbohydrate digestion. C) the defecation reflex. D) bile production.
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Which of the following is NOT a bone of the cranium?
A. Ethmoid B. Maxilla C. Parietal D. Sphenoid
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