Figure 10-1 Organs and Tissues of the Endocrine System

question 82

Multiple Choice

Figure 10-1 Organs and Tissues of the Endocrine System
Use Figure 10-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Structure A is the

• A) pituitary gland.
• B) hypothalamus.
• C) pineal gland.
• D) thymus.
• E) thyroid gland.

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