10 Questions
Which gland is considered a neuroendocrine organ?
Pituitary gland
Which gland is responsible for regulating the hormonal output of the anterior pituitary?
Hypothalamus
Which gland hangs from the base of the brain by the pituitary stalk?
Pituitary gland
Which type of hormones does the anterior pituitary mainly produce?
Tropic hormones
Which gland is an extension of the hypothalamus?
Posterior pituitary
Which gland is responsible for secreting hormones directly into the blood?
Pituitary gland
Which gland is an extension of the hypothalamus?
Posterior pituitary
Which gland hangs from the base of the brain by the pituitary stalk?
Pituitary gland
Which gland is considered a neuroendocrine organ?
Pituitary gland
Which gland regulates the hormonal output of the anterior pituitary?
Hypothalamus
Test your knowledge of the endocrine system with this quiz on the major endocrine glands. Identify and learn about the functions of the pituitary gland, pineal gland, pancreas, ovaries, testicles, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus, and adrenal glands.
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