Your doctor returns with your lab results and looks grave."I'm afraid," she says,"you seem to have a problem with your hypophysis." What do you say?
A)"Doctor,right now I'm interested in results,not testable ideas about how things work!"
B)"Well,that's only responsible for one or two hormones,so it should be easy to treat."
C)"Am I going to need insulin shots?"
D)"Is it the posterior? Neurological problems run in my family."

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The hypophysis, also known as the pituitary gland, is involved in a wide range of bodily functions through the hormones it produces. It has two main parts: the anterior and posterior pituitary. The posterior pituitary is closely connected to the nervous system, hence the concern about neurological problems is relevant. Insulin is produced by the pancreas, not the pituitary gland, making option C incorrect. The pituitary gland is responsible for many more than one or two hormones, making option B incorrect. Option A misunderstands the term "hypophysis," which is not a theory but a gland.

Your Doctor Returns with Your Lab Results and Looks Grave