The Pea-Sized Gland That Is Stimulated by Light and Helps

question 64

Multiple Choice

The pea-sized gland that is stimulated by light and helps regulate activity levels over the course of a day is the

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

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Definitions:

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