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Endocrine System and Hormones
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Endocrine System and Hormones

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Which body system is responsible for secreting chemicals called hormones into the blood?

  • Digestive system
  • Endocrine system (correct)
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Respiratory system

    • What is the function of hormones in the body?

  • Controlling sexual reproduction, maintaining homeostasis, and regulating growth (correct)
  • Controlling blood circulation
  • Aiding in digestion
  • Regulating breathing

    • How can glands be described?

  • Type of organ that stores waste materials
  • Organs that secrete chemicals, such as hormones, into the blood or cavities inside the body (correct)
  • Organs that filter blood and remove toxins
  • Organs that produce energy for the body

    • Which gland is known as the 'master gland' and is connected to the brain by the hypothalamus?

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

    Which gland is responsible for regulating the biological clock through the secretion of melatonin?

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

    Which gland is primarily responsible for controlling metabolism and body homeostasis through the secretion of thyroid hormones?

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

    Which gland is responsible for regulating calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D?

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

    Where are the sex hormones cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline produced?

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

    Which hormone is responsible for regulating sugar levels in the body?

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

    Which gland is responsible for male development and the production of testosterone?

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

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