Match the Endocrine Gland to the Proper Description

question 78

Short Answer

Match the endocrine gland to the proper description.
-target of ACTH
A)posterior pituitary
B)adrenal cortex
C)pancreas
D)thyroid
E)pineal
F)anterior pituitary
G)adrenal medulla
H)parathyroid

• A)posterior pituitary
• B)adrenal cortex
• C)pancreas
• D)thyroid
• E)pineal
• F)anterior pituitary
• G)adrenal medulla
• H)parathyroid

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Definitions:

Myocardial Infarction

Heart attack.

Angina Pectoris

A condition characterized by chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease, where blood flow to the heart muscle is restricted.

Myocardium

The muscular tissue of the heart that is responsible for heart contractions to pump blood throughout the body.

Oxygen

A chemical element that is crucial for life, necessary for respiration in humans and animals, and plays a vital role in combustion.