The _____ Is Considered the Master Gland and Regulates the Functioning

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Multiple Choice

The _____ is considered the master gland and regulates the functioning of other glands.

• A)pituitary gland
• B)pineal gland
• C)thyroid gland
• D)adrenal gland

Synthesize major theories of social movement to understand diverse perspectives on social mobilization.

Understand the key stages of Piaget's model of cognitive development and the characteristics of each stage.

Identify and describe the cognitive limitations and abilities during the preoperational and concrete operational stages.

Recognize the significance of conservation, object permanence, and egocentrism in cognitive development.

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Definitions:

Neurofibrillary Tangles

Twisted masses of fibers within nerve cells, found in the brains of patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer Disease

A progressive neurological disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, resulting from the degeneration of brain cells and neural connections.

Parkinson Disease

A neurological disorder characterized by tremors, stiffness, and slow movement, resulting from the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.

Globus Pallidus

A subcortical structure within the brain involved in the regulation of voluntary movement.