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JMatthes

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on: Jun 26, 2018
The pituitary gland is also known as the:
 
  A) pineal.
  B) hypophysis.
  C) parathyroid.
  D) pituitarism.

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An enzyme that breaks down starch is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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

B
Explanation: A) The pineal gland is a small gland near the posterior end of the corpus callosum.
B) Correct.
C) The parathyroid is a group of four glands on the on the dorsal surface and lower aspect of the thyroid.
D) Pituitarism is a condition of the pituitary.

Answer to Question 2

amylase


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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