Your Pituitary Gland Is Directly or Indirectly Involved in All

question 141

Multiple Choice

Your pituitary gland is directly or indirectly involved in all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) sensing touch on the back of your hand.
• B) determining how tall you will grow.
• C) your blood pressure and body temperature.
• D) the rate of your metabolism.

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