In , Wangari Maathai Returned to Nairobi Where She Became the the First

question 12

Multiple Choice

In ................., Wangari Maathai returned to Nairobi where she became the first East African women to receive a Ph.D - which she gained it in veterinary anatomy.

• A)1949
• B)1969
• C)1972
• D)1975

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland situated at the base of the brain, known as the "master gland" because it controls several other hormone glands.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal glands that produces steroid hormones like cortisol, which are critical for stress response, metabolism, and immune function.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, transported in the bloodstream, affecting physiological activities.

Coping

The process of managing taxing circumstances, expending effort to solve life's problems, and seeking to minimize or tolerate stress or conflict.