The ______________ descends from the hypothalamus at the base of the brain and acts in close association with it.

a. pituitary gland
b. adrenal gland
c. pancreas
d. diabetes


a. pituitary gland

The pituitary gland descends from the hypothalamus at the base of the brain and acts in close association with it.

Psychology

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Psychology