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A Biologist Is Studying an Endocrine Gland That Has a Posterior

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A biologist is studying an endocrine gland that has a posterior and anterior portion and is responsible for producing prolactin and oxytocin.Based on this information you would conclude that he or she is studying:


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Nymphomania

An outdated term historically used to describe excessive or uncontrollable sexual desire in women; now understood in terms of potential hypersexuality disorders.

Satyriasis

An excessive or pathological sex drive in men, often equated with the female condition called nymphomania.

Menarche

The onset of menstruation.

Menopause

The period in a woman's life, typically between 45 and 55 years of age, when menstruation ceases, marking the end of reproductive capability.

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