Although the Pituitary Is Often Referred to as the Master

question 134

Multiple Choice

Although the pituitary is often referred to as the master gland,strictly speaking the master gland is the

• A) snot gland.
• B) anterior pituitary.
• C) posterior pituitary.
• D) adrenal cortex.
• E) pineal gland.

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