10 Questions
Which gland is responsible for secreting trophic hormones to control the other members of the first group?
Anterior pituitary gland
Which gland is under the control of the hypothalamus and secretes releasing and inhibiting hormones?
Anterior pituitary gland
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the activity of cells or organs and is released into the bloodstream?
Hormones produced by glands
Which gland is characterized by being protected by the sphenoid bone and having two functional lobes?
Pituitary gland
Which group of glands is controlled by other stimuli, both chemical and neural?
The second group
Which hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla elicits a fight or flight response?
Epinephrine
Which hormone from the pancreas reduces blood glucose levels?
Insulin
Which part of the adrenal gland secretes over 30 different steroid hormones known as corticosteroids?
Cortex
What is the primary function of glucagon from the pancreas?
Increases blood glucose levels by glycogen destruction in the liver and muscle
What is the primary function of thyroxine (T4) secreted by the thyroid gland?
Regulates metabolism
Test your knowledge about the endocrine system, the body's major control system which uses hormones to regulate cellular and organ activity. Learn about the glands, hormones, and their impact on the body.
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