Tabatha is much taller than her classmate Elena.The height of each girl is controlled by the release of hormones by the

A) pituitary gland.
B) adrenal glands.
C) glial cells.
D) somatic nervous system.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones which regulate growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located on top of each kidney that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress responses.

Glial Cells

Supportive cells in the nervous system that provide support and nutrition, maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and participate in signal transmission in the nervous system.