The _____ Gland Has Sometimes Been Called the "Master Gland

question 45

Multiple Choice

The _____ gland has sometimes been called the "master gland" because it controls the functioning of the rest of the endocrine system.

• A)pituitary
• B)esophageal
• C)apocrine
• D)parotid

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Definitions:

White Blood Cell (WBC)

Cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Decreased Glucose

A condition characterized by lower than normal levels of glucose in the blood, also known as hypoglycemia.

Cheyne-Stokes Respirations

A pattern of breathing marked by a gradual increase in depth followed by a decrease, resulting in temporary cessation of breathing.

Intracranial Pressure (ICP)

Refers to the pressure inside the skull and thus in the brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid.