Releasing hormones are acting on:

a. Adrenal glands
b. Pituitary gland
c. Hypothalamus
d. Pineal gland


Ans: b. Pituitary gland

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

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. length. B. diameter. C. the epiphyseal plate. D. the articular cartilage. E. all of these areas.

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What will be an ideal response?

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