The ____ gland is a pinecone-shaped gland that secretes melatonin

a. pituitary
b. parathyroid
c. thyroid
d. pineal


d

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Which of the following is a potential substrate a cell can use to produce ATP?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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