10 Questions
Which gland is known as the ductless gland because their secretions are not transported along ducts but pass directly into the blood?
Pituitary gland
Which gland secretes T3, T4, and calcitonin?
Thyroid gland
Which hormone is released by the male primary sex organs (the testis)?
Testosterone
Which part of the suprarenal glands releases aldosterone, cortisol, and androgen?
Cortex
Where is the anterior pituitary located?
At the base of the skull
Which hormone is produced by the anterior pituitary?
Growth hormone
Where is the pituitary gland located?
Base of the skull
Which part of the suprarenal glands releases catecholamines?
Medulla
What is the main function of the endocrine glands?
Secretion of hormones into the blood
Which gland is known for secreting insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin?
Pancreas
Test your knowledge about endocrine glands, hormones, and their mechanisms of action. This quiz covers topics such as the anterior pituitary, growth hormone, regulation of GH secretion, and the main endocrine glands.
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