The Secretion of Hormones by the Anterior Lobe of the Pituitary

question 37

Multiple Choice

The secretion of hormones by the anterior lobe of the pituitary is controlled by the

• A) pars distalis.
• B) pancreatic islets.
• C) hypothalamus.
• D) atria of the heart.

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Gearbox

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U-joint

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