1. Keeping body water and body sodium at homeostasis are of paramount importance (i.e. the most important thing for the human body). Following this logic, which two endocrine glands would arguably be most important? A. Adrenal gland and thyroid gland B. Adrenal gland and posterior pituitary C. Anterior pituitary and thyroid gland D. Posterior pituitary and thyroid gland

1. Keeping body water and body sodium at homeostasis are of paramount importance (i.e. the most important thing for the human body). Following this logic, which two endocrine glands would arguably be most important? A. Adrenal gland and thyroid gland B. Adrenal gland and posterior pituitary C. Anterior pituitary and thyroid gland D. Posterior pituitary and thyroid gland

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter49: Endocrine Regulation

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