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Question
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.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Corrected statement: Pituitary is of the size of a pea.
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