Which Endocrine Gland Controls All of the Other Endocrine Glands

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Multiple Choice

Which endocrine gland controls all of the other endocrine glands?

• A) thyroid
• B) adrenal
• C) thymus
• D) pituitary

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Definitions:

Chemoreceptors

Sensory cells or organs specialized in detecting changes in chemical concentrations, often used in taste, smell, and regulation of breathing.

Ventilation

The process of moving air in and out of the lungs to facilitate gas exchange with the internal environment, primarily involving oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Blood pH

The measure of acidity or alkalinity of the blood, which is typically maintained at around 7.35 to 7.45.

Hering-Breuer Reflex

Sensory impulses from stretch receptors in the lungs arrest inspiration; expiration then occurs.