10 Questions
Where are the parathyroid glands located?
In the thyroid gland in the neck
What is the function of calcitonin?
Decreases blood calcium, Makes new bone
What hormone does the thymus gland produce?
Thymosin
What hormone do the adrenal glands produce?
Adrenalin (epinephrine), Nor-adrenalin, cortisol
Where are the adrenal glands located?
On top of the kidneys in the lower back
What does the thymus gland do?
Causes lymphocytes to mature and become active
What are the functions of the ovaries?
Produce eggs, Secrete estrogen & progesterone
What hormone do the testes secrete?
Testosterone
Where are the testes located?
Pair of reproductive glands
What is the function of thyroxine?
Controls metabolism
Learn about the communication between body organs, the function of endocrine glands, hormones, and the control of growth, development, and digestion by the endocrine system. Explore the role of principal endocrine glands and compare the endocrine system with the nervous system.
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