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1
Q

Which endocrine gland secretes OXYTOCIN?

A

POSTERIOR Pituitary

2
Q

What is the nickname for the ANTERIOR Pituitary gland?

A

Adenohypophysis

3
Q

What neuronal parts connect the hypothalamus to the POSTERIOR Pituitary?

A

Axons

4
Q

What is the INSERTION of Pronator Quadratus?

A

The RADIUS

5
Q

Which hormone helps to retain water?

A

ADH - Anti-diuretic hormone

6
Q

Which endocrine gland secretes TSH?

A

ANTERIOR Pituitary

7
Q

What does the ACTH do?

A

It STIMULATES the adrenal cortex

8
Q

What hormones are secreted by the HYPOTHALAMUS?

A

REGULATING hormones

9
Q

What does HGH increase levels of?

A

Blood glucose

10
Q

Which of the endocrine glands are independent of the pituitary (don’t need to be told what to do)

A

The PANCREAS