The neurohypophysis is also known as the:

A. spinal column
B. brain stem
C. hypothalamus
D. posterior pituitary gland

d
Rationale: The neurohypophysis is also known as the posterior pituitary gland. It contains two peptide hormones—oxytocin and vasopressin—but they are synthesized in the hypothalamus.

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The primary problem in Type II diabetes is that:

a. sugars cannot be easily digested in the stomach and small intestine. b. cells exhibit resistance to insulin. c. insufficient insulin is produced. d. too much insulin is produced.

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