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Where are hormones released by endocrine glands sent in the body?
Where are hormones released by endocrine glands sent in the body?
- To the brain for initial processing
- Into the bloodstream to travel to other body parts (correct)
- Stored in fat cells for later use
- To the specific organ that produced the hormone
Which gland is responsible for the differentiation, growth, and function of reproductive organs?
Which gland is responsible for the differentiation, growth, and function of reproductive organs?
- Pineal gland
- Thyroid gland
- Hypothalamus
- Pituitary gland (correct)
How do hormones act as chemical messengers in the body?
How do hormones act as chemical messengers in the body?
- They are released into the blood stream to act on an organ in another part of the body (correct)
- They are stored in the liver until needed
- They remain localized in the organs that produce them
- They directly stimulate brain activity
What type of cells are equipped to respond to hormones?
What type of cells are equipped to respond to hormones?
Which gland controls growth hormone production in the body?
Which gland controls growth hormone production in the body?
Where are hormones made that control moods, growth and development, metabolism, and reproduction?
Where are hormones made that control moods, growth and development, metabolism, and reproduction?
What is the function of the thyroid gland in hormone regulation?
What is the function of the thyroid gland in hormone regulation?
Which gland produces hormones that influence sleep patterns?
Which gland produces hormones that influence sleep patterns?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in hormone regulation?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in hormone regulation?
Which gland is responsible for initiating the production of insulin for blood sugar control?
Which gland is responsible for initiating the production of insulin for blood sugar control?
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