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Indicate Which Gland Is Associated with the Following Characteristics

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Indicate which gland is associated with the following characteristics.
a.adrenal cortex
b.adrenal medulla
c.thyroid
d.parathyroid
e.pancreas
-Lowered activity from birth results in cretinism


Definitions:

Hippocampus

A major component of the brains of humans and other vertebrates, playing critical roles in the consolidation of information from short-term memory to long-term memory and spatial navigation.

Temporal Lobes

The temporal lobes are located on the sides of the brain, important for processing auditory information, and are involved in speech, memory, and emotional responses.

Temporal Lobes

Parts of the brain located on the sides of the brain responsible for processing sensory input into derived meanings for the appropriate retention of visual memory, language comprehension, and emotion association.

Frontal Lobes

The front part of the brain associated with decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

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