The Pituitary Gland Is Also Known as The

question 74

Multiple Choice

The pituitary gland is also known as the:

• A) pineal.
• B) hypophysis.
• C) parathyroid.
• D) pituitarism.

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Definitions:

Stomach Ulceration

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Sympathetic Arousal

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Tend-And-Befriend Response

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Psychoneuroimmunology

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