Which of the Following Is True with Regard to the Pituitary

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with regard to the pituitary gland?

• A)The pituitary gland is one of the gonads like testes in males and ovaries in females.
• B)The pituitary gland is located above the kidneys.
• C)It is the master gland that produces hormones that stimulate other glands.
• D)Its functions are restricted to sexual changes in puberty and it does not regulate growth.

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