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Which organ is the neural control center for all endocrine systems in vertebrates?
Which organ is the neural control center for all endocrine systems in vertebrates?
- Adrenal gland
- Hypothalamus (correct)
- Thyroid gland
- Pituitary gland
Which gland is not considered one of the major endocrine glands in humans?
Which gland is not considered one of the major endocrine glands in humans?
- Pineal gland
- Pancreas (correct)
- Parathyroid gland
- Thymus
Which organ links the endocrine system to the nervous system via the pituitary gland?
Which organ links the endocrine system to the nervous system via the pituitary gland?
- Adrenal gland
- Thyroid gland
- Pancreas
- Hypothalamus (correct)
Which organs also function as endocrine glands, among other functions?
Which organs also function as endocrine glands, among other functions?
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Which glands are considered the major endocrine glands in humans?
Which glands are considered the major endocrine glands in humans?
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Study Notes
Endocrine System Control
- The hypothalamus is the neural control center for all endocrine systems in vertebrates.
Minor Endocrine Glands
- The pancreas is not considered one of the major endocrine glands in humans, although it does have some endocrine functions.
Endocrine-Nervous System Link
- The hypothalamus links the endocrine system to the nervous system via the pituitary gland.
Multi-Functional Organs
- The pancreas, kidneys, and heart also function as endocrine glands, among other functions.
Major Endocrine Glands
- The major endocrine glands in humans are the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and gonads (ovaries and testes).
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