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What is the main function of the endocrine system?
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
- Releasing hormones into the bloodstream to carry chemical messengers to target cells (correct)
- Transporting oxygen to target cells
- Generating energy for the body
- Controlling the nervous system
Where are the centers of the parasympathetic nervous system located?
Where are the centers of the parasympathetic nervous system located?
- In the front of the hypothalamus (correct)
- In the thalamus
- In the pituitary gland
- In the back of the hypothalamus
Which brain region includes the thalamus and hypothalamus?
Which brain region includes the thalamus and hypothalamus?
- Cerebellum
- Cerebrum
- Brainstem
- Midbrain (correct)
What is a key function of hypothalamic and pituitary hormones?
What is a key function of hypothalamic and pituitary hormones?
How is the endocrine system controlled?
How is the endocrine system controlled?
What is the role of the nervous system in relation to hormone release?
What is the role of the nervous system in relation to hormone release?
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the release of growth hormone and other peptide hormones?
Which hormone is responsible for inhibiting the release of growth hormone and other peptide hormones?
Which hormone stimulates the release of prolactin and is identical with dopamine?
Which hormone stimulates the release of prolactin and is identical with dopamine?
Except for prolactin, hormones released from the anterior pituitary stimulate the production of hormones by __________ or __________.
Except for prolactin, hormones released from the anterior pituitary stimulate the production of hormones by __________ or __________.
Which hormone controls the release of a specific hormone from the anterior pituitary?
Which hormone controls the release of a specific hormone from the anterior pituitary?
Which hormones are transported to the posterior pituitary by the hypophyseal portal system and stored until released on demand into the blood?
Which hormones are transported to the posterior pituitary by the hypophyseal portal system and stored until released on demand into the blood?
Which hormones act directly on target tissues?
Which hormones act directly on target tissues?
What does GRIH stand for?
What does GRIH stand for?
What is the function of PRIH (prolactostatin)?
What is the function of PRIH (prolactostatin)?
What is the role of hypothalamic regulatory hormones?
What is the role of hypothalamic regulatory hormones?
Which two hormones are transported to the posterior pituitary by the hypophyseal portal system?
Which two hormones are transported to the posterior pituitary by the hypophyseal portal system?
