10 Questions
Which body system is responsible for secreting chemicals called hormones into the blood?
Endocrine system
What is the function of hormones in the body?
Controlling sexual reproduction, maintaining homeostasis, and regulating growth
How can glands be described?
Organs that secrete chemicals, such as hormones, into the blood or cavities inside the body
Which gland is known as the 'master gland' and is connected to the brain by the hypothalamus?
Pituitary gland
Which gland is responsible for regulating the biological clock through the secretion of melatonin?
Pineal gland
Which gland is primarily responsible for controlling metabolism and body homeostasis through the secretion of thyroid hormones?
Thyroid gland
Which gland is responsible for regulating calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D?
Parathyroid gland
Where are the sex hormones cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline produced?
Adrenal cortex
Which hormone is responsible for regulating sugar levels in the body?
Insulin
Which gland is responsible for male development and the production of testosterone?
Testis
Test your knowledge of the endocrine system, a body system responsible for secreting hormones into the blood to regulate various bodily functions such as sexual reproduction, homeostasis, and growth.
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