An Instructor Is Preparing a Teaching Plan for a Class

question 12

Multiple Choice

An instructor is preparing a teaching plan for a class on the various pituitary hormones. Which hormone would the instructor include as being released by the posterior pituitary gland?

• A) Somatotropin
• B) Prolactin
• C) Oxytocin
• D) Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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Definitions:

Brain

The organ located in the skull, responsible for coordinating movement, interpreting the senses, producing thoughts, emotions, and storing memories.

Tranquilizers

Drugs used to reduce tension or anxiety, often affecting the central nervous system to induce a calming effect.

Depressant Drugs

Substances that reduce the function or activity of a specific part of the body or brain, often used to induce relaxation, decrease anxiety, or promote sleep.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.