The ____ Gland Has a Neurosecretory Component as Well as a Component

question 59

Multiple Choice

The ____ gland has a neurosecretory component as well as a component that is not under direct neural control.

• A) thyroid
• B) pineal
• C) adrenal
• D) pituitary
• E) parathyroid

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Definitions:

Jomon Ceramics

Pottery produced in ancient Japan during the Jomon period, characterized by intricate patterns made by impressing cord into the clay before firing.

Shang Bronzes

Ancient Chinese bronze artifacts, primarily ritual vessels and weaponry, produced during the Shang dynasty (circa 1600–1046 BCE).

Kofun Period

An era in Japanese history (approximately 3rd to 6th centuries CE) characterized by the construction of large tomb mounds known as kofun.

Sarcophagi

Stone coffins, typically adorned with sculptures and inscriptions, used primarily in ancient civilizations for the burial of the dead.