The _________ secretes growth hormone, which is also known as somatotropin.

A. posterior pituitary
B. anterior pituitary
C. hypothalamus
D. thyroid
E. thymus


B. anterior pituitary

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the correct order of the branches off the aortic arch from right to left?

A. Brachiocephalic trunk, right common carotid artery, left common carotid artery B. Brachiocephalic trunk, left subclavian artery, left common carotid artery C. Brachiocephalic trunk, right common carotid artery, left subclavian artery D. Right subclavian artery, brachiocephalic trunk, left common carotid artery E. Brachiocephalic trunk, left common carotid artery, left subclavian artery

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

1. About 20% of the blood pumped by the heart enters the kidneys. 2. The medulla is the inner part of the kidney. 3. The cortex is the inner part of the kidney. 4. The pyramids are expansions of the upper end of the ureters. 5. The pyramids are the triangular divisions of the medulla of the kidney.

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The amino acid ____________________ is a primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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