Endocrine System Overview

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Which gland is known as the 'master gland'?

  • Pancreas
  • Pituitary Gland (correct)
  • Thyroid Gland
  • Thymus gland

Which hormone is secreted by the Parathyroid Gland to raise the blood calcium level?

  • Parathormone (correct)
  • Calcitonin
  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
  • Thyroxine

What hormone does the Pineal Gland secrete for sleeping and breeding?

  • Insulin
  • Calcitonin
  • Melatonin (correct)
  • Oxytocin

Which cells in the Pancreas secrete Insulin to control blood glucose level?

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

Which hormone is considered a stress hormone secreted by the Adrenal Cortex?

<p>Cortisol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is secreted by the Thymus gland to control antibodies?

<p>Not mentioned in the passage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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