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KWilfred

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which gland is also called the neurohypophysis?
 
  A) thyroid gland
  B) parathyroid gland
  C) posterior pituitary gland
  D) anterior pituitary gland

Question 2

Which fracture would be found in children, because a child's bones are still flexible?
 
  A) depressed
  B) open
  C) compression
  D) greenstick


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isabelt_18

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

C
Explanation: A) The posterior pituitary gland, not the thyroid gland, is called the neurohypophysis.
B) The posterior pituitary gland, not the parathyroid gland, is called the neurohypophysis.
C) Correct The posterior pituitary gland secretes hormones when stimulated by a nerve impulse (neur/o-) from the hypothalamus.
D) The anterior pituitary gland is also called the adenohypophysis, not neurohypophysis.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) This does not describe a depressed fracture.
B) This does not describe an open fracture.
C) This does not describe a compression fracture.
D) Correct In a greenstick fracture, one side of the bone is broken while the other side is bent.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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