10 Questions
What is the primary function of the endocrine system?
Regulating moods, growth, and metabolism
Which gland is responsible for sensing changes in hormone levels?
Pituitary gland
What is the medical term used to describe organs that secrete hormones internally?
Endocrine
Which of the following is NOT a function of the endocrine system?
Controlling muscle contractions
How does the pituitary gland respond when hormone levels are too low?
Instructs other glands to produce more hormones
What gland is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism by producing the thyroid hormone?
Thymus gland
Which gland signals the sex glands to release hormones when the body reaches a certain age?
Parathyroid gland
What is the main function of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system?
Regulating metabolism
Which gland is responsible for producing white blood cells that are crucial for the immune system's fight against infections?
Hypothalamus
What is the role of insulin produced by the pancreas in the endocrine system?
Balancing calcium levels
Explore the definition and functions of the endocrine system, which consists of glands that produce and release hormones internally. Learn how hormones regulate various bodily functions and communicate with organs, tissues, and muscles throughout the body.
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