Why should the hypothalamus instead of the adenohypophysis be called the "master endocrine gland"?

What will be an ideal response?


Although the adenohypophysis has many hormonal products, the hypothalamus controls anterior pituitary activity through regulatory factors.

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A) pectoralis major B) rectus abdominis C) trapezius D) diaphragm

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The epithelium that lines the body cavities is known as

A) perithelium. B) myothelium. C) intrathelium. D) endothelium. E) mesothelium.

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When ________ become enclosed in lacunae, they become cells called ________.

A. osteocytes; osteoblasts B. osteoblasts; osteoclasts C. osteocytes; osteoclasts D. osteoblasts; osteocytes E. osteogenic cells; osteoblasts

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The ____________________ vertebra is the vertebra prominens.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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