The Thyroid Gland Will Not Function Properly Unless the Anterior

question 21

Short Answer

The thyroid gland will not function properly unless the anterior pituitary produces __________ to stimulate its action.

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Definitions:

Craniotomy

A surgical operation where a bone flap is temporarily removed from the skull to access the brain.

Encephalotomy

A surgical procedure involving an incision into the brain.

Craniectomy

A surgical operation in which a portion of the skull is removed to relieve pressure on the brain.

Temperature

A measure of the warmth or coldness of an environment or body, indicative of the degree of heat energy present.