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Which of the following correctly expresses body mass index (Quetelet's index) ?
Thyroid
A gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.
Thalamus
A structure in the brain that relays motor and sensory signals to the cerebral cortex.
Pituitary
A small gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones which regulate growth and the function of other glands in the body.
Split-Brain Surgery
A medical procedure involving the severance of the corpus callosum to treat severe epilepsy, leading to altered communication between the two hemispheres of the brain.
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