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Question
The diagram give below represents an endocrine gland in the human body. Study the diagram and answer the following questions:
Which lobe of the above gland secretes?
1. Oxytocin
2. ACTH
3. Growth hormone
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Solution
1. Posterior lobe
2. Anterior lobe
3. Anterior lobe
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