Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Yams are eaten at every meal once harvest season occurs.
• B)A family gets all of its yams from the husband's sister's family.
• C)Once harvested,yams are not usually eaten as daily food.
• D)All men sponsor a yam competition as a puberty ritual.
• E)Women are never allowed to handle or distribute yams.

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing growth, metabolism, and the functioning of other endocrine glands.

Endocrine System

A bodily system comprising of glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate body functions and maintain homeostasis.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, which travel through the bloodstream to tissues or organs to regulate bodily functions.

Bloodstream

The flowing blood within the circulatory system of the body, responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, waste, and other substances.