The hypothalamus influences the anterior pituitary by producing
A. oxytocin and prolactin.
B. growth and stimulating hormones.
C. humoral and neural stimuli.
D. releasing and inhibiting hormones.
Answer: D
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A. brainstem. B. hypothalamus. C. spinal cord. D. cerebellum. E. limbic center.
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A. Endothelial cells B. Tight junctions C. Meninges D. Astrocytes E. A basement membrane
Select the correct statement regarding epithelia
A) Simple epithelia form impermeable barriers. B) Pseudostratified epithelia consist of at least two layers of cells stacked on top of one another. C) Stratified epithelia are tall, narrow cells. D) Stratified epithelia are present where protection from abrasion is important.
A subdural hematoma is classified as acute if clinical signs and symptoms develop:
A) immediately following the injury. B) within 24 hours following the injury. C) within 36 hours following the injury. D) within 48 hours following the injury