The Endocrine Gland That Is Often Called the "Master Gland

question 206

Multiple Choice

The endocrine gland that is often called the "master gland" because it affects the output of the other endocrine glands is the ________ gland.

• A) pituitary
• B) pineal
• C) thyroid
• D) adrenal

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Definitions:

Variability

The degree to which data points in a statistical distribution or data set diverge from the average or mean value.

Null Hypothesis

A statement in statistical inference that proposes there is no significant difference or effect, serving as the basis for testing.

Expected Value

The predicted value of a variable, calculated as the sum of all possible values each multiplied by the probability of its occurrence.

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent values or quantities that can be assigned to a statistical distribution, often affecting the outcome of statistical tests.