Endocrine System Overview Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a major endocrine gland?

Heart (correct)
Thyroid
Adrenal
Pituitary

Hormones are released into the bloodstream by glands in the endocrine system.

True (A)

What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

To regulate metabolism, growth, development, mood, and reproduction.

The state of balance maintained by the endocrine system is known as ______.

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Match the following endocrine glands with their primary functions:

<p>Pancreas = Regulates blood sugar levels Adrenal = Produces stress hormones such as adrenaline Thyroid = Regulates metabolism Ovaries = Produces hormones related to female reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Hormones

Organic substances released into the bloodstream that influence target cells and maintain homeostasis.

Endocrine System

A system of glands that secrete hormones to regulate various bodily functions.

Homeostasis

The balanced internal state that the body seeks to maintain despite external changes.

Major Endocrine Glands

Key glands including pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, that perform specific hormonal functions.

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Functions of Hormones

Hormones regulate metabolism, growth, mood, and reproduction among other functions.

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Study Notes

Endocrine System Overview

The endocrine system is a network of glands that release hormones into the bloodstream.
Hormones regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, growth, development, mood, and reproduction.
Hormones act on target cells to alter their physiological and metabolic activity, maintaining homeostasis.

Major Endocrine Glands

The endocrine system comprises several key glands: pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries, and testes.
These glands secrete specific hormones with distinct functions.
The glands function together to regulate a wide variety of bodily processes.