Question

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Q.1. Mention if the following statements are true (T) or false (F). If false, rewrite the correct word (not words) striking out the single wrong one.
(i) Pituitary is of the size of a lemon.
(ii) Pituitary has three lobes - anterior, posterior and intermediate.
(iii) Oversecretion of growth hormone in adult causes gigantism.

Answer 1

Dear student,
(1) False (The pituitary gland, or hypophysis, is an endocrine gland about the size of a pea and weighing 0.5 grams (0.018 oz) in humans).
(2) False (The Pituitary gland has two lobes- the anterior lobe and the posterior lobe).
(3) True.

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