The "Master Gland" of the Endocrine System Is the

question 102

Multiple Choice

The "master gland" of the endocrine system is the

• A) pituitary.
• B) adrenal cortex.
• C) adrenal medulla.
• D) hypothalamus.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse, which, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, causes the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure.

Memory Formation

The process by which experiences are encoded, stored, and retrieved in the brain.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the peripheral and central nervous systems that is involved in muscle activation, memory formation, and learning.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another, facilitating communication within the nervous system.