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HudsonKB16

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The pituitary gland has two main parts, the adenohypophysis and the ________.
 
  A) posterior pituitary gland
  B) anterior pituitary gland
  C) thymus
  D) thyroid

Question 2

The combining form aneurysm/o- means enlargement.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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lorealeza

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct The neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary gland) is the second part of the pituitary gland.
B) The adenohypophysis and the anterior pituitary gland are the same part of the pituitary gland.
C) The thymus is not part of the pituitary gland.
D) The thyroid is not part of the pituitary gland.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Aneurysm/o- means aneurysm; dilation. The suffix -megaly means enlargement.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

brbarasa

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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