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What causes the release of ADH and oxytocin from the posterior pituitary?
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16. The Endocrine System
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
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The pituitary gland is part of which of the following body systems?
A
Digestive system
B
Respiratory system
C
Endocrine system
D
Nervous system
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Identify the pituitary gland as a key component of the body's regulatory systems.
Understand that the pituitary gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' because it controls various other glands in the body.
Recognize that the pituitary gland is responsible for releasing hormones that regulate growth, metabolism, and reproductive processes.
Connect the function of the pituitary gland to the endocrine system, which is the system responsible for hormone production and regulation.
Conclude that the pituitary gland is part of the endocrine system, which is distinct from the digestive, respiratory, and nervous systems.
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