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Which system produces chemicals (hormones) that control the body’s activities?
Which system produces chemicals (hormones) that control the body’s activities?
Which type of glands secrete chemicals directly into the bloodstream?
Which type of glands secrete chemicals directly into the bloodstream?
What type of stimuli triggers hormone production due to nervous system changes?
What type of stimuli triggers hormone production due to nervous system changes?
Which chemicals cause changes in the activities of the body’s organs or tissues?
Which chemicals cause changes in the activities of the body’s organs or tissues?
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Which glands are responsible for turning on and off specific activities within the body?
Which glands are responsible for turning on and off specific activities within the body?
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Which two hormones are primarily produced by the ovaries?
Which two hormones are primarily produced by the ovaries?
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What is the function of the hypothalamus?
What is the function of the hypothalamus?
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Which gland is critical in maintaining homeostasis within the body?
Which gland is critical in maintaining homeostasis within the body?
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What is the main function of the pituitary gland?
What is the main function of the pituitary gland?
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Which hormones are released by the ovaries?
Which hormones are released by the ovaries?
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What is the primary function of estrogen?
What is the primary function of estrogen?
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What triggers the production of sex hormones by the gonads?
What triggers the production of sex hormones by the gonads?
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Which gland produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels?
Which gland produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels?
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What hormone is produced by the ovaries?
What hormone is produced by the ovaries?
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What type of response do hormones typically have in the body?
What type of response do hormones typically have in the body?
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Which gland produces hormones that circulate to trigger other glands in the body?
Which gland produces hormones that circulate to trigger other glands in the body?
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What hormone causes a rise in blood sugar levels?
What hormone causes a rise in blood sugar levels?
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