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Where does the thyroid gland lie?

On top of each kidney
In front of the neck (correct)
In the venous blood stream
On the back of the thyroid gland

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

Influencing the Hypophysis (correct)
Producing spermatozoa and ova
Releasing insulin and glucagon into the blood stream
Capping the top of each kidney

Where are the parathyroid glands located?

Capping the top of each kidney
In the venous blood stream
On the back of the thyroid gland (correct)
In front of the neck

What do the testes and ovaries produce?

<p>Spermatozoa and ova (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of suprarenal glands?

<p>They cap the top of each kidney but are not functionally related (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Thyroid gland location

The thyroid gland is located in front of the neck.

Pituitary gland function

Influences the Hypophysis.

Parathyroid location

Behind the thyroid gland.

Testes and ovaries product

Testes produce spermatozoa; ovaries produce ova.

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Suprarenal gland characteristic

They're positioned atop the kidneys, but not functionally connected.