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प्रश्न
Mention if the following statement is true (T) or false (F). If false, rewrite the correct word (not words) striking out the single wrong one.
Pituitary is of the size of a lemon.
पर्याय
True
False
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उत्तर
This statement is False.
Corrected statement: Pituitary is of the size of a pea.
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