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What is the primary focus of the text?
What is the primary focus of the text?
- The role of hormones in plant growth
- The history of hormone research
- The function of hormones in the body (correct)
- The effects of hormones on behavior
Which gland is responsible for producing hormones in the human body?
Which gland is responsible for producing hormones in the human body?
- Pancreas (correct)
- Adrenal gland
- Thyroid gland
- Pineal gland
What is the main purpose of hormones in the body?
What is the main purpose of hormones in the body?
- To facilitate nerve impulses
- To produce antibodies
- To regulate various bodily functions (correct)
- To store excess energy
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Endocrine System
- The primary focus of the endocrine system is to produce and regulate hormones in the human body.
- The endocrine glands, such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, and gonads, are responsible for producing hormones.
- Hormones are chemical messengers that play a crucial role in controlling various bodily functions and processes.
Functions of Hormones
- The main purpose of hormones is to regulate various bodily functions, such as growth and development, metabolism, and reproductive processes.
- Hormones help to maintain homeostasis, or a stable internal environment, in the body.
- They also help to regulate responses to stress, injury, and other external factors.
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