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Which gland is located near the center of the brain and secretes melatonin?
Which gland is located near the center of the brain and secretes melatonin?
- Pituitary gland
- Thyroid gland
- Pineal gland (correct)
- Adrenal gland
Which hormone helps regulate sleep by increasing at night and decreasing during the day?
Which hormone helps regulate sleep by increasing at night and decreasing during the day?
- Melatonin (correct)
- Thymosin
- Insulin
- Glucagon
What is the primary function of thymosin secreted by the thymus gland?
What is the primary function of thymosin secreted by the thymus gland?
- Stimulate T-cell formation (correct)
- Stimulate growth hormone production
- Promote sleep
- Break down stored glycogen
Where are the ovaries located in the human body?
Where are the ovaries located in the human body?
Which hormone is responsible for preparing the uterus to receive a fertilized egg?
Which hormone is responsible for preparing the uterus to receive a fertilized egg?
What does glucagon stimulate in its cells to increase glucose levels in the blood?
What does glucagon stimulate in its cells to increase glucose levels in the blood?
What is the main function of testosterone in males?
What is the main function of testosterone in males?
Which of the following is NOT a function of testosterone?
Which of the following is NOT a function of testosterone?
What major processes are controlled by hormones according to the text?
What major processes are controlled by hormones according to the text?
What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Which statement is accurate regarding the actions of hormones on homeostasis?
Which statement is accurate regarding the actions of hormones on homeostasis?
Which hormone, when produced in large amounts, can cause vasoconstriction leading to increased blood pressure?
Which hormone, when produced in large amounts, can cause vasoconstriction leading to increased blood pressure?
What is one of the effects of testosterone that is NOT mentioned in the text?
What is one of the effects of testosterone that is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which gland requires iodine and tyrosine to produce thyroid hormones?
Which gland requires iodine and tyrosine to produce thyroid hormones?
What is the function of calcitonin (CT) produced by the thyroid gland?
What is the function of calcitonin (CT) produced by the thyroid gland?
Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid gland?
Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid gland?
Which part of the adrenal gland is responsible for producing cortisol?
Which part of the adrenal gland is responsible for producing cortisol?
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
Which of the following best describes the nature of endocrine glands?
Which of the following best describes the nature of endocrine glands?
How do hormones travel within the body in the endocrine system?
How do hormones travel within the body in the endocrine system?
Which feature distinguishes the endocrine system from the nervous system?
Which feature distinguishes the endocrine system from the nervous system?
What is the primary mode of transport for hormones in the endocrine system?
What is the primary mode of transport for hormones in the endocrine system?
What is the significance of endocrine glands being widely separated?
What is the significance of endocrine glands being widely separated?
Where is the hypothalamus located in the brain?
Where is the hypothalamus located in the brain?
Which of the following is NOT controlled by the hypothalamus?
Which of the following is NOT controlled by the hypothalamus?
How does the hypothalamus communicate with the anterior pituitary gland?
How does the hypothalamus communicate with the anterior pituitary gland?
Which of the following hormones does the hypothalamus secrete into a special portal system?
Which of the following hormones does the hypothalamus secrete into a special portal system?
What structure allows the hypothalamus to communicate with the posterior pituitary gland?
What structure allows the hypothalamus to communicate with the posterior pituitary gland?
Apart from regulating hormones, which behavioral drives is the hypothalamus involved in?
Apart from regulating hormones, which behavioral drives is the hypothalamus involved in?
