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Which gland requires iodine to produce most of its hormones?
Which gland requires iodine to produce most of its hormones?
- Pancreas
- Thyroid (correct)
- Hypothalamus
- Pituitary
What is the main function of an endocrine gland?
What is the main function of an endocrine gland?
- To secrete substances into ducts
- To maintain calcium levels in the blood
- To secrete hormones into the bloodstream (correct)
- To produce sweat and sebum
Which gland is responsible for secreting hormones associated with the sleep-wake cycle?
Which gland is responsible for secreting hormones associated with the sleep-wake cycle?
- Hypothalamus
- Pituitary
- Thymus
- Pineal gland (correct)
How are calcium levels maintained in the blood?
How are calcium levels maintained in the blood?
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Which gland is responsible for secreting hormones related to reproductive functions in females?
Which gland is responsible for secreting hormones related to reproductive functions in females?
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An endocrine gland secretes hormones directly into the ______
An endocrine gland secretes hormones directly into the ______
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An exocrine gland secretes substances into ______
An exocrine gland secretes substances into ______
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The gland that requires iodine to produce most of its hormones is the ______
The gland that requires iodine to produce most of its hormones is the ______
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The hormones secreted by the ovary are ______
The hormones secreted by the ovary are ______
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The hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal gland, thyroid, parathyroids, thymus, adrenals, pancreas, ovaries, and testes are all examples of ______
The hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal gland, thyroid, parathyroids, thymus, adrenals, pancreas, ovaries, and testes are all examples of ______
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