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corticoid
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steroid from the adrenal cortex
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aldosterone
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an aldehyde group attached to a steroid
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Embryogenesis
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merging of several tissues that ultimately form complete reproductive glands and organs.
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Differentiation
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a group of unspecialized cells form a group of cells with a common function.
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Ectoderm
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forms external portion of reproductive system as well as the nervous system(hypothalamus, pituitary)
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The inner cell mass gives rise to what?
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the embryo
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Mesoderm
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forms muscle, skeleton, cardio system and internal organs of the reporductive system.
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What is the most inaccesable portion of your body?
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the pituitary gland
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Infundibulum
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forms the posterior pituitary from an out pouch from the base of the BRAIN
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Rathke's Pouch
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forms the anterior pituitary from a diverticulum of the roof of the mouth (stomodeal roof)
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What is the name of the bone that surrounds the pituitary gland?
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The sella turcica (sphenoid bone)
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