If the Pituitary Gland Is Removed from a Human Subject,which

question 32

Multiple Choice

If the pituitary gland is removed from a human subject,which of the following is likely to occur?

• A)The adrenal gland will hypertrophy to increase cortisol production
• B)The adrenal gland will atrophy and plasma cortisol levels will be reduced
• C)The hypothalamus will secrete less CRH
• D)The subject will remain euthyroid
• E)None of these things are likely to occur

---

Definitions:

Stroop Effect

A demonstration of cognitive interference where the brain's reaction time slows down when the color of words on a test and their meaning differ.

Automatization

The process by which a task becomes automatic after extensive practice, requiring little to no cognitive effort to perform.

Phenomenon

An observable event or fact, especially one that is not fully understood.

Means-End Analysis

A problem-solving strategy in which you continually evaluate the difference between your current state and your goal, and consider how to use your resources to reduce the difference.