The Master Gland That Acts in Response to Stimuli from the Hypothalamus

question 26

Multiple Choice

The master gland that acts in response to stimuli from the hypothalamus is the:

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

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