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justinmsk

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on: Jun 26, 2018
Nerve cells in the ________ control the pituitary gland by producing chemicals that either stimulate or suppress hormone secretions from the pituitary.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The medical term anastomosis means:
 
  A) obstruction of a blood vessel by a foreign substance or blood clot.
  B) surgical connection between blood vessels.
  C) temporary opening into the abdomen.
  D) quivering or spontaneous contraction of individual muscle fibers.


jgranad15

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

hypothalamus

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) An embolism is the obstruction of a blood vessel by a foreign substance or blood clot.
B) Correct.
C) Laparotomy is an opening into the abdomen.
D) Fibrillation is the quivering or spontaneous contraction of individual muscle fibers.


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