Which of the Following Sequences Reflects the Order in Which

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sequences reflects the order in which nervous and endocrine system structures respond to the environment,from first to last

• A) hypothalamus → pituitary gland → endocrine glands
• B) hypothalamus → endocrine glands → pituitary gland
• C) pituitary gland → endocrine glands → hypothalamus
• D) pituitary gland → hypothalamus → endocrine glands

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