Another name for the posterior pituitary gland is the

A. midbrain.
B. adenohypophysis.
C. neurohypophysis.
D. hypothalamus.


Answer: C

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Lymphocytes and plasma cells ________.

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which term refers to a broad, sheet-like tendon?

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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