Under the Influence of the ________,The ________ Triggers Other Glands

question 16

Multiple Choice

Under the influence of the ________,the ________ triggers other glands to release sex hormones,which in turn influence the brain.

• A) pancreas;thyroid
• B) thyroid;pancreas
• C) pituitary;hypothalamus
• D) hypothalamus;pituitary

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Definitions:

Sinkholes

Depressions or holes in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often resulting from the dissolution of limestone beneath.

Saltwater Intrusion

The movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers, which can occur due to groundwater extraction or changes in sea level, often leading to the contamination of drinking water sources.

Overpumped

Refers to the excessive extraction of groundwater or other resources, leading to depletion or environmental degradation.

Groundwater Wells

Groundwater wells are excavations or structures created in the ground by drilling, driving, boring, or otherwise, to access water in underground aquifers.