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Hypothalamic signals reach the anterior pituitary through the

Which structural feature of the heart is a deep groove, usually filled with substantial amounts of fat, marking the border between the atria and the ventricles?

In the process of hemoglobin recycling, each heme molecule is stripped of its iron and converted to which pigmented organic compound?

________ are large phagocytic WBCs that remain in circulation for only about 24 hours before entering peripheral tissues to become tissue macrophages.

During the long-term response to hemorrhage, which hormone(s) prominently promote(s) fluid retention and reabsorption at the kidneys?

If venous pressures in the venules range from 17-21 mm Hg and pressures in the venae cavae range from 2-4 mm Hg, what is the pressure range of the driving force pushing blood through the venous system?

The effect of prolactin closely interacts with the hormone

Where are the hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary made?

Plasma and interstitial fluid account for most of the volume of ________ in the body.

The posterior pituitary gland stores