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Which gland is responsible for producing releasing hormones and inhibiting hormones?
Which gland is responsible for producing releasing hormones and inhibiting hormones?
- Thyroid gland
- Pituitary gland (correct)
- Parathyroid glands
- Adrenal glands
What is the primary role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
What is the primary role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
- Controlling the release of hormones from the pituitary gland (correct)
- Regulating body temperature
- Regulating blood sugar levels
- Producing thyroid hormones
What is the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?
What is the relationship between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland?
- The pituitary gland produces hormones that regulate the activity of the hypothalamus
- The hypothalamus controls the function of the pituitary gland (correct)
- The hypothalamus is part of the pituitary gland
- The pituitary gland is part of the hypothalamus
What is the endocrine portion of the pancreas responsible for?
What is the endocrine portion of the pancreas responsible for?
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Which hormone is produced by the endocrine portion of the pancreas to decrease blood sugar levels?
Which hormone is produced by the endocrine portion of the pancreas to decrease blood sugar levels?
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What is the primary function of the endocrine portion of the pancreas?
What is the primary function of the endocrine portion of the pancreas?
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Which of the following is a major endocrine gland?
Which of the following is a major endocrine gland?
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Which gland is responsible for the production of estrogen and progesterone?
Which gland is responsible for the production of estrogen and progesterone?
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Which of the following is an example of a female gonad?
Which of the following is an example of a female gonad?
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What is the main function of the testis in males?
What is the main function of the testis in males?
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