Endocrine System Overview
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Which of the following is the primary role of cortisol in the body?

  • Disrupting the body's normal chemical balance
  • Promoting tissue repair and reducing inflammation
  • Increasing blood sugar and aiding in memory
  • Regulating metabolism and managing stress (correct)
  • In Cushing's disease, the overproduction of which hormone leads to the disruption of the body's normal chemical balance?

  • Thyroid hormone
  • Insulin
  • Cortisol (correct)
  • Growth hormone
  • Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Cushing's disease?

  • High blood pressure
  • Decreased appetite (correct)
  • Muscle weakness
  • Weight gain
  • Which gland is primarily responsible for the production of cortisol?

    <p>Adrenal glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the hypothalamus in the regulation of cortisol production?

    <p>The hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland to release ACTH, which then stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the thyroid gland?

    <p>Producing growth hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the adrenal glands in the body's chemical and nervous control mechanisms?

    <p>To produce cortisol and other hormones that help the body respond to stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the nervous system interact with the endocrine system (which includes the thyroid and adrenal glands) to maintain homeostasis?

    <p>The nervous system sends signals to the endocrine system, which then adjusts hormone production to maintain homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the pituitary gland in the regulation of cortisol production?

    <p>The pituitary gland releases ACTH, which stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which the thyroid gland influences the body's metabolic rate?

    <p>The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), which directly influence the body's metabolic rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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