Which Endocrine Gland Controls All of the Other Endocrine Glands

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which endocrine gland controls all of the other endocrine glands?

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

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Definitions:

Ankylosis

The abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion of the bones.

Acetabulum

The socket in the pelvic bone that receives the head of the femur, forming the hip joint.

Achondroplasia

A genetic disorder characterized by dwarfism due to an abnormality in the conversion of cartilage into bone, particularly in the long bones.

Arthralgia

Pain in a joint, often not accompanied by inflammation.