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Which gland is responsible for secreting trophic hormones to control the other members of the first group?
Which gland is responsible for secreting trophic hormones to control the other members of the first group?
- Sex glands or gonads
- Thyroid gland
- Adrenal cortex
- Anterior pituitary gland (correct)
Which gland is under the control of the hypothalamus and secretes releasing and inhibiting hormones?
Which gland is under the control of the hypothalamus and secretes releasing and inhibiting hormones?
- Anterior pituitary gland (correct)
- Parathyroid glands
- Adrenal medulla
- Pancreas
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the activity of cells or organs and is released into the bloodstream?
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the activity of cells or organs and is released into the bloodstream?
- (ACTH) Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
- (TSH) Thyroid-stimulating hormone
- Hormones produced by glands (correct)
- Trophic hormones
Which gland is characterized by being protected by the sphenoid bone and having two functional lobes?
Which gland is characterized by being protected by the sphenoid bone and having two functional lobes?
Which group of glands is controlled by other stimuli, both chemical and neural?
Which group of glands is controlled by other stimuli, both chemical and neural?
Which hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla elicits a fight or flight response?
Which hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla elicits a fight or flight response?
Which hormone from the pancreas reduces blood glucose levels?
Which hormone from the pancreas reduces blood glucose levels?
Which part of the adrenal gland secretes over 30 different steroid hormones known as corticosteroids?
Which part of the adrenal gland secretes over 30 different steroid hormones known as corticosteroids?
What is the primary function of glucagon from the pancreas?
What is the primary function of glucagon from the pancreas?
What is the primary function of thyroxine (T4) secreted by the thyroid gland?
What is the primary function of thyroxine (T4) secreted by the thyroid gland?
