Which Lobe of the Pituitary Is Known as the Master

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which lobe of the pituitary is known as the master gland of the body?

• A) anterior
• B) intermediary
• C) posterior
• D) lateral

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Definitions:

Biological Predisposition

An inherited tendency or vulnerability to develop certain disorders or characteristics.

Survival Value

The degree to which a behavior or trait contributes to an organism's likelihood of survival and reproductive success.

Learned Association

Learned association refers to the process by which an individual learns to connect two stimuli together or a behavior and its consequence, often fundamental for learning habits and behavior conditioning.

Operant Conditioning

A learning strategy that enhances or diminishes behavior through the use of positive or negative feedback.