This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which gland is also called the neurohypophysis? A) thyroid gland B) parathyroid gland C) ... (Read 132 times)

KWilfred

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

isabelt_18

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
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.


KWilfred

  • Member
  • Posts: 570
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

Jsherida

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Did you know?

On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
anatomy of pituitary gland anatomy of pituitary gland
Eighteen-year-olds were the largest age cohort in the first year of the war in both armies. Soldiers Eighteen-year-olds were the largest age cohort in the first year of the war in both armies. Soldiers
Pineal Gland and Thymus Pineal Gland and Thymus
Gland #2 (Soft) Picture 2 Gland #2 (Soft) Picture 2
A lesion called a plaque in the brain of an individual with Alzheimer disease. A ring of degeneratin A lesion called a plaque in the brain of an individual with Alzheimer disease. A ring of degeneratin
Location of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland Location of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland
Video: Isovolumetric VC, Ventricular ejection, Isovolumetric & Passive ventricular filling

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library