The Pituitary Gland Is Regulated Most Directly by the ____

question 38

Multiple Choice

The pituitary gland is regulated most directly by the ____.

• A) pineal gland
• B) hypothalamus
• C) pancreas
• D) adrenal gland
• E) thyroid gland

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Definitions:

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone

A hormone responsible for the regulation of reproduction, stimulating the release of other hormones from the pituitary gland.

Androgen-Binding Protein

A protein that binds to androgens (male sex hormones), facilitating their transport and function within the body.

Meiosis

A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating four haploid cells, each genetically distinct from the parent cell, as seen in the production of gametes and plant spores.

Gametes

Sex cells (sperm and eggs) that carry genetic information for reproduction.