Which Statement Is True

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true?

• A) The anterior pituitary gland is essentially nervous tissue.
• B) The anterior pituitary gland secretes only two hormones.
• C) Only the posterior part of the pituitary gland could be called the "master gland."
• D) The posterior pituitary gland only stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus.
• E) The anterior pituitary gland is conencted to the hpothalamus via the infindibulum.

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Definitions:

Papilledema

Swelling of the optic disc due to increased intracranial pressure, which can lead to vision impairment and is often a sign of serious neurological conditions.

Doll's Head Maneuver

A neurological test that assesses the vestibulo-ocular reflex, involving movement of the head and observation of eye movements.

Periodic Breathing

A pattern of breathing typically seen in newborns, characterized by pauses in breathing for up to 10 seconds followed by a series of rapid breaths.

Increased ICP

Elevated intracranial pressure, a condition where the pressure inside the skull exceeds normal levels, potentially leading to serious neurological symptoms and damage.