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lidoalex

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The pituitary gland is divided into two lobes. Name these lobes. What hormones does each lobe secrete?
 
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An incision into a vein with a needle to withdraw blood for analysis is known as:
 
  A) intravenous.
  B) phlebotomy.
  C) phlebitis.
  D) phlebectomy.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The adenohypophysis (anterior lobe) secretes several hormones that are essential for the growth and development of bones, muscles, other organs, sex glands, the thyroid gland, and the adrenal cortex. It secretes the growth hormone (GH), adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin hormone (PRL), and the melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH).
The neurohypophysis (posterior lobe) secretes two known hormones, the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation:
A) Intravenous means within the vein.
B) Correct.
C) Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein.
D) Phlebectomy is surgical removal of a vein.


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