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What is the function of somatotropin (growth hormone)?
What is the function of somatotropin (growth hormone)?
To help the body grow and repair when damaged.
What is the role of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in the endocrine system?
What is the role of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in the endocrine system?
Command the adrenal glands to produce cortisol.
What is the main function of prolactin in the body?
What is the main function of prolactin in the body?
Signaling the breast to enlarge and produce milk.
How does luteinizing hormone (LH) function differently in males and females?
How does luteinizing hormone (LH) function differently in males and females?
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What is the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in the endocrine system?
What is the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in the endocrine system?
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Where is the thyroid gland located in the body, and what is its function?
Where is the thyroid gland located in the body, and what is its function?
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What is the function of calcitonin in the endocrine system?
What is the function of calcitonin in the endocrine system?
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Where is the parathyroid gland located?
Where is the parathyroid gland located?
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What does parathyroid hormone (PTH) signal the bones to do?
What does parathyroid hormone (PTH) signal the bones to do?
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What is the function of the thymus gland in the endocrine system?
What is the function of the thymus gland in the endocrine system?
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What does thymosin regulate in the endocrine system?
What does thymosin regulate in the endocrine system?
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Where are the adrenal glands located?
Where are the adrenal glands located?
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What is the function of insulin in our body?
What is the function of insulin in our body?
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How does glucagon function in our body?
How does glucagon function in our body?
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Why is sugar essential for our body?
Why is sugar essential for our body?
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What are the primary hormones produced by the pancreas?
What are the primary hormones produced by the pancreas?
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What is the role of testosterone in the male body?
What is the role of testosterone in the male body?
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Where are the testes located in the male body?
Where are the testes located in the male body?
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