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Is the pituitary gland a key component of the endocrine system?
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Do hormones circulate in body fluids and produce specific effects on distant cells?
True
Are hypothalamic and pituitary hormones involved in the regulation of energy?
True
Is Muhammad Harith bin Zulkifli a lecturer at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)?
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Are hypothalamic and anterior pituitary hormones different from posterior pituitary hormones?
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True or false: The major functions of hormones include the regulation of energy metabolism, growth and development, and the balance of water and electrolytes.
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True or false: The pituitary gland is directly connected to the hypothalamus through the release of hormones into the bloodstream.
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True or false: Posterior pituitary hormones are synthesized in the hypothalamus and then transported to the posterior pituitary for storage and release.
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True or false: Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones primarily act locally and do not have systemic effects on the body.
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True or false: Hormones are chemical messengers that produce non-specific effects on nearby cells.
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