The "Master Gland" of the Endocrine System Is the

question 102

Multiple Choice

The "master gland" of the endocrine system is the

• A) pituitary.
• B) adrenal cortex.
• C) adrenal medulla.
• D) hypothalamus.

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Definitions:

Partially Separated Circuits

Electrical circuits that share some, but not all, connections or components, allowing for partially independent operation.

Circulatory System

The body's system responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products, and includes the heart and blood vessels.

Amphibian

A class of cold-blooded vertebrates that live both in water (as larvae or tadpoles) and on land (as adults), including frogs, toads, and salamanders.

Oxygen-rich

Describes an environment or substance containing high levels of oxygen, often associated with well-oxygenated blood and atmospheres conducive to aerobic life forms.