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What are the functions of hormones?
What are the functions of hormones?
- They regulate blood pressure and heart rate
- They work rapidly and control muscle movement
- They primarily influence digestion and nutrient absorption
- They work slowly and affect growth and development (correct)
Which type of glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream?
Which type of glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream?
- Lymphatic glands
- Endocrine glands (correct)
- Mixed glands
- Exocrine glands
Which endocrine gland is responsible for regulating the activity of most other endocrine glands?
Which endocrine gland is responsible for regulating the activity of most other endocrine glands?
- Thyroid gland
- Pancreas
- Pituitary gland (correct)
- Adrenal gland
What is the main function of Growth Hormone (GH, Somatotropin)?
What is the main function of Growth Hormone (GH, Somatotropin)?
Which part of the pituitary gland secrets hormones that control most of the other endocrine glands?
Which part of the pituitary gland secrets hormones that control most of the other endocrine glands?
Which of the following glands secrete their secretions into special ducts?
Which of the following glands secrete their secretions into special ducts?
Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for regulating the activity of most other endocrine glands?
Which part of the pituitary gland is responsible for regulating the activity of most other endocrine glands?
Which hormone is responsible for growth of the entire body by affecting protein formation, cell multiplication, and cell differentiation?
Which hormone is responsible for growth of the entire body by affecting protein formation, cell multiplication, and cell differentiation?
Which endocrine gland is composed of a neural or posterior lobe and a larger anterior lobe?
Which endocrine gland is composed of a neural or posterior lobe and a larger anterior lobe?
Which type of endocrine glands are essential for life?
Which type of endocrine glands are essential for life?
