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laurencescou

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on: Jun 22, 2018
The _______ is considered to be the body's master gland.
 
  a. pineal gland
  b. amygdala
  c. posterior hypothalamus
  d. anterior pituitary
  e. hippocampus

Question 2

Which of the following belong together?
 
  a. vasopressin; induction of uterine contractions during childbirth
  b. oxytocin; regulation of urine output
  c. vasopressin; release of ACTH from the posterior pituitary
  d. oxytocin; stimulation of milk ejection from the breast
  e. vasopressin; overeating


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jasonq

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d. anterior pituitary

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. oxytocin; stimulation of milk ejection from the breast


laurencescou

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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