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The following are the functions of pituitary gland except


A

it senses out most of the chemical order or instructions through the body.

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it produces hormones that instruct other glands to produce hormones.

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it secretes growth hormone.

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D

it secretes adrenaline.

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Solution

The correct option is D

it secretes adrenaline.


The pituitary gland has the following functions:
● Sends out most of the chemical orders or instructions that concern the bodies functions
It produces hormones that instruct other glands to produce hormones
● Secretes the growth hormone

Adrenaline is secreted by the adrenal glands that are situated above the kidneys.


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