Endocrine Organs and Mammary Glands Quiz
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Which of the following is a common feature of endocrine glands?

  • They deliver their secretory products into the blood, lymph, or tissue fluid (correct)
  • They have secretory ducts for hormone delivery
  • They have extensive nerve supply
  • They are in direct continuity with other organs

    • What is the function of endocrine glands?

  • To synthesize hormones for the nervous system
  • To deliver their secretory products into the nervous system
  • To have a direct continuity with other organs
  • To maintain homeostasis (correct)

    • Which gland is responsible for hormone synthesis in the endocrine system?

  • Hypophysis
  • Pineal gland
  • Parathyroid gland
  • Thyroid gland (correct)

    • What is the main difference between the endocrine system and other systems?

    <p>Endocrine glands have direct continuity with other organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland is responsible for maintaining the body's homeostasis?

    <p>Adrenal glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the effects of hormones compare to the effects of the nervous system?

    <p>Hormones have slower effects compared to the nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is known as 'The Master Gland'?

    <p>Hypophysis (Pituitary gland)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland produces the hormone melatonin?

    <p>Pineal gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the brain is the Pineal gland located in?

    <p>Epithalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland produces thyroxine hormones T3 & T4?

    <p>Thyroid glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the Hypophysis is in direct connection with the hypothalamus?

    <p>Neurohypophysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the Hypophysis has a different origin than the neural part?

    <p>Adenohypophysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ lies lateral to the trachea caudal to the larynx?

    <p>Thyroid glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glands are pale and contrast with the red-brick color of the thyroid glands?

    <p>Parathyroid glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glands produce critical hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and epinephrine?

    <p>Adrenal glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the adrenal glands located?

    <p>Retroperitoneal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glands release substances through openings (ducts) onto external or cavity surfaces?

    <p>Exocrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glands produce colostrum and milk?

    <p>Mammary glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pairs of mammary glands do dogs normally have?

    <p>Five pairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many openings do each mammary gland have in dogs?

    <p>10-12</p> Signup and view all the answers

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