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The following are the functions of the pituitary gland except:


A

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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Secretes growth hormone.

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D

Secretes adrenaline.

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Solution

The correct option is D

Secretes adrenaline.


The pituitary gland has the following functions:
Senses out most of the chemical order or instructions through the body.
It produces hormones that instruct other glands to produce hormones.
●Secretes growth hormone.
Adrenaline is secreted by the adrenal glands situated above the kidneys.


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