PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
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A gland that secretes hormones that affect other glands and organs is called the pituitary gland.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Your pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized endocrine gland located at the base of your brain below your hypothalamus. It releases several important hormones and controls the function of many other endocrine system glands.
Detailed explanation-2: -The pituitary gland is often dubbed the “master gland” because its hormones control other parts of the endocrine system, namely the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Your pituitary gland makes the following hormones: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin).
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