The combining form pituit/o- and ________ both mean pituitary gland
A) adren/o-
B) hypophys/o-
C) andr/o-
D) glandul/o-
B
Explanation: A) Adren/o- means "adrenal gland," not pituitary gland.
B) Correct! The hypophysis is the pituitary gland and hypophys/o- is its combining form.
C) Andr/o- means "male," not pituitary gland.
D) Glandul/o- means "gland," but not pituitary gland.
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