Major hormones are released by the anterior, middle, and posterior divisions of the pituitary gland that have widespread effects on the body
Which is the best explanation of an action of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland to the client by the nurse? A) Controls bone and tissue growth
B) Increases skin and hair pigmentation
C) Raises blood pressure
D) Promotes water reabsorption in kidney tubules
A
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An action of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland includes controls of bone and tissue growth. The action of the middle lobe of the pituitary gland increases skin and hair pigmentation. Two actions of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland are raising blood pressure and promoting water reabsorption in kidney tubules.
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