What connects the pituitary gland to the brain at the hypothalamus?
A) infundibulum
B) brain stem
C) thalamus
D) midbrain
A
Explanation:
B) The brain stem does not connect the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus.
C) The thalamus does not connect the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus.
D) The midbrain does not connect the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus.
Exercise 33: Post-Lab Questions
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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