Endocrine System Function Quiz

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Which gland is the link between the nervous system and endocrine system?

  • Thyroid gland
  • Pituitary gland
  • Hypothalamus (correct)
  • Adrenal gland

Which glands are not exclusively endocrine glands?

  • Adrenal, pancreas, thymus
  • Hypothalamus, thymus, pancreas (correct)
  • Pituitary, pineal, thyroid
  • Thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal

Which part of the brain provides input to the hypothalamus?

  • Thalamus
  • RAS
  • Limbic system
  • All of the above (correct)

Which cells synthesize at least 9 hormones for the endocrine system?

<p>Neurosecretory cells in the hypothalamus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormones stimulate the release of particular anterior pituitary hormones?

<p>Releasing hormones: TRH, CTR, GnRH, GHRH, PRH (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following glands is not exclusively an endocrine gland?

<p>Pancreas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major function of releasing hormone PRH?

<p>Stimulate prolactin release (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region in the brain provides input to the hypothalamus?

<p>Thalamus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which endocrine gland is regulated by the hypothalamus via neurosecretory cells?

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

Which organ also contributes to the endocrine system by providing input to the hypothalamus?

<p>Stomach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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