15 Questions
Which gland is responsible for secreting hormones directly into the blood?
Pineal gland
Which organ regulates the hormonal output of the anterior pituitary?
Hypothalamus
Which hormone stimulates the growth of skeletal muscle and bone?
Growth hormone (GH)
Which portion of the pituitary gland is an extension of the hypothalamus?
Posterior pituitary
Which gland consists of a hormone-producing glandular portion and a neural portion?
Pituitary gland
What is the primary function of the pituitary gland?
Stimulate the growth of skeletal muscle and bone
Which gland is considered a neuroendocrine organ?
Pituitary gland
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
Regulate the hormonal output of the anterior pituitary
Which of the following glands secretes its products directly into the blood?
Pituitary gland
What are tropic hormones responsible for?
Regulating the function of other endocrine organs
What is the primary role of the pituitary gland?
Regulation of hormonal output
Which hormone stimulates the growth of skeletal muscle and bone?
Insulin-like growth factors (IGFs)
Which gland is considered a neuroendocrine organ?
Pineal gland
What is the function of tropic hormones?
Regulate the function of other endocrine organs
Which endocrine gland hangs from the base of the brain by the pituitary stalk?
Pituitary gland
Test your knowledge about the endocrine system and its major glands, including the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, and more. Learn about hormone secretion, functions, and the role of neuroendocrine organs.
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