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Which gland lies lateral to the trachea caudal to the larynx?
Which gland lies lateral to the trachea caudal to the larynx?
Which gland is sometimes connected by an isthmus?
Which gland is sometimes connected by an isthmus?
Which gland produces parathyroid hormones?
Which gland produces parathyroid hormones?
How many parathyroid glands are normally present in dogs and cats?
How many parathyroid glands are normally present in dogs and cats?
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Which gland is retroperitoneal and hidden by fat?
Which gland is retroperitoneal and hidden by fat?
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Which hormones are produced by the adrenal gland?
Which hormones are produced by the adrenal gland?
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Which glands release substances through openings (ducts) onto external or cavity surfaces?
Which glands release substances through openings (ducts) onto external or cavity surfaces?
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Which glands produce colostrum and milk?
Which glands produce colostrum and milk?
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How many pairs of mammary glands do dogs normally have?
How many pairs of mammary glands do dogs normally have?
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Which lymph nodes are associated with the mammary glands?
Which lymph nodes are associated with the mammary glands?
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Which organ is known as 'The Master Gland'?
Which organ is known as 'The Master Gland'?
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Which gland produces the hormone melatonin?
Which gland produces the hormone melatonin?
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Which gland produces the hormones T3 and T4?
Which gland produces the hormones T3 and T4?
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Which gland is located in the middle of the brain, caudo-dorsal to the thalamus?
Which gland is located in the middle of the brain, caudo-dorsal to the thalamus?
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Which part of the Hypophysis is in direct connection with the hypothalamus?
Which part of the Hypophysis is in direct connection with the hypothalamus?
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Which part of the Hypophysis is rostral and in a ventral location related to the Neurohypophysis?
Which part of the Hypophysis is rostral and in a ventral location related to the Neurohypophysis?
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Which part of the Hypophysis is formed by two parts: Adenohypophysis and Neurohypophysis?
Which part of the Hypophysis is formed by two parts: Adenohypophysis and Neurohypophysis?
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Which organ is referred to as the 'Saddle-shaped depression in the basisphenoid bone of the skull'?
Which organ is referred to as the 'Saddle-shaped depression in the basisphenoid bone of the skull'?
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Which organ is an extension of the encephalon and is in direct connection with the hypothalamus?
Which organ is an extension of the encephalon and is in direct connection with the hypothalamus?
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Which organ produces the hormone oxytocin?
Which organ produces the hormone oxytocin?
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Which of the following is a common feature of endocrine glands?
Which of the following is a common feature of endocrine glands?
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What is the function of endocrine glands?
What is the function of endocrine glands?
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Which gland is responsible for hormone synthesis in the endocrine system?
Which gland is responsible for hormone synthesis in the endocrine system?
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What is the main function of the hypophysis?
What is the main function of the hypophysis?
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Where is the pineal gland located?
Where is the pineal gland located?
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How do endocrine glands deliver their secretory products?
How do endocrine glands deliver their secretory products?
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What is the role of the nervous system in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the role of the nervous system in maintaining homeostasis?
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Which gland is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body?
Which gland is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body?
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Where are the adrenal glands located?
Where are the adrenal glands located?
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What is the lymphatic drainage of the mammary glands?
What is the lymphatic drainage of the mammary glands?
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