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The pituitary is also called the ________ of the body because of its regulatory effects on the other endocrine glands.
 
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Question 2

An excessive amount of fatty substances in the blood is termed:
 
  A) atherosclerosis.
  B) hyperlipidemia.
  C) lipidoprotein.
  D) triglyceride.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

master gland

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries due to fatty deposits.
B) Correct.
C) Lipoproteins are fat and protein molecules bound together as LDL or HDL.
D) Triglycerides are molecules of fatty acids.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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