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Which body system is responsible for secreting chemicals called hormones into the blood?
Which body system is responsible for secreting chemicals called hormones into the blood?
What is the function of hormones in the body?
What is the function of hormones in the body?
How can glands be described?
How can glands be described?
Which gland is known as the 'master gland' and is connected to the brain by the hypothalamus?
Which gland is known as the 'master gland' and is connected to the brain by the hypothalamus?
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Which gland is responsible for regulating the biological clock through the secretion of melatonin?
Which gland is responsible for regulating the biological clock through the secretion of melatonin?
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Which gland is primarily responsible for controlling metabolism and body homeostasis through the secretion of thyroid hormones?
Which gland is primarily responsible for controlling metabolism and body homeostasis through the secretion of thyroid hormones?
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Which gland is responsible for regulating calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D?
Which gland is responsible for regulating calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D?
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Where are the sex hormones cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline produced?
Where are the sex hormones cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline produced?
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Which hormone is responsible for regulating sugar levels in the body?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating sugar levels in the body?
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Which gland is responsible for male development and the production of testosterone?
Which gland is responsible for male development and the production of testosterone?
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