9. What is the importance of the hypophyseal portal system?
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10. Name the 5 types of anterior pituitary cells and the hormones they each produce.
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11. The posterior pituitary synthesizes hormones. T or F _____________________________
12. What hormones are released by the posterior pituitary? __________________________
13. What hormones are produced by the thyroid gland? _____________________________
14. Name the 5 actions of the thyroid hormones. ___________________________________
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15. How do calcitonin and parathyroid hormone work with each other?
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16. What are the 2 major classes of hormones secreted by the adrenal glands?
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