Describe the Major Roles of the Pituitary Gland

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Essay

Describe the major roles of the pituitary gland

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Definitions:

Basaltic Lava

A type of molten rock that emerges from volcanoes or fissures on the Earth's surface, known for its low viscosity due to low silica content.

Catastrophic Melting

Rapid melting of ice or snow, often due to volcanic activity or sudden climate change, that can lead to significant water flow or flooding.

Pyroclastic Flow

A fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic materials (ash, lava fragments) that flows down the sides of a volcano during an explosive eruption.

Lahar

A mudflow mostly composed of volcanic-derived materials and generally formed on the flank of a volcano.