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Kthamas

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The posterior portion of the pituitary gland secretes a hormone that:
 
  A) regulates skin pigmentation.
  B) regulates release of gonadotropin.
  C) stimulates reabsorption of water by the renal tubules.
  D) plays a vital role in metabolism.

Question 2

A function of the liver is to absorb nutrients into the body.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

C
Explanation: A) The anterior pituitary secretes melanocyte-stimulating hormone, which regulates skin pigmentation.
B) The pineal gland secretes melatonin, which regulates the release of gonadotropin.
C) Correct. The posterior pituitary secretes antidiuretic hormone, which stimulates the reabsorption of water by the renal tubules.
D) The thyroid gland secretes hormones that play a vital role in metabolism.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: The small intestine absorbs nutrients into the body.


Kthamas

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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

ryansturges

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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