Cells That Manufacture and Secrete ACTH Are Located in the

question 73

Multiple Choice

Cells that manufacture and secrete ACTH are located in the

• A) adrenal cortex.
• B) pituitary gland.
• C) adrenal medulla.
• D) heart.

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Definitions:

Dorsalis Pedis Pulse

is the pulse located on the top of the foot, which can be felt over the dorsalis pedis artery, indicating blood flow to the area.

Femoral Pulse

The palpable beat of the heart that can be felt over the femoral artery, usually in the groin area, used to assess circulation to the lower body.

Popliteal Pulse

The pulse felt at the back of the knee, an indicator of blood flow through the popliteal artery and into the lower leg.

Systolic Auscultation Gap

Refers to a phenomenon where, during blood pressure measurement, sounds disappear for a while between the systolic and diastolic pressures.