The Depression That Cradles and Protects the Pituitary Gland Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

The depression that cradles and protects the pituitary gland is called the ________.

• A) crista galli
• B) greater wing
• C) lesser wing
• D) cribiform plate
• E) sella turcica

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Definitions:

Atrial Repolarization

The process by which the atria of the heart return to their resting state after being depolarized, typically not visible on an ECG due to its overlap with ventricular repolarization.

Ventricular Depolarization

A physiological process in the heart's ventricles where there is a rapid change in membrane potential, leading to contraction.

Electrocardiogram

A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart problems and monitor heart health.

Heart Disease

Heart disease refers to a range of conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart infections, and heart defects.