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What is the function of the pineal gland?
What is the function of the pineal gland?
How many parathyroid glands are there?
How many parathyroid glands are there?
What is the shape of the thyroid gland?
What is the shape of the thyroid gland?
Where is the pituitary gland located?
Where is the pituitary gland located?
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What is the function of the thyroid gland?
What is the function of the thyroid gland?
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How many hormones does the pituitary gland release?
How many hormones does the pituitary gland release?
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Study Notes
Endocrine Glands
- Endocrine glands produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Types of Endocrine Glands
- Pineal Gland: A tiny gland in the brain, beneath the corpus callosum, that produces and releases the hormone melatonin.
Pituitary Gland
- Located at the base of the brain, below the hypothalamus.
- Releases eight hormones, some of which trigger other endocrine glands to release hormones.
Thyroid Gland
- A small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck, under the skin.
- Releases hormones that help control metabolism.
Parathyroid Glands
- Four pea-sized glands, typically behind the thyroid gland.
- Sometimes located along the esophagus or in the chest.
- Release parathyroid hormone (PTH), which controls the level of calcium in the blood.
Adrenal Glands
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This quiz covers the basics of endocrine glands, including their function and types, such as the pineal gland and pituitary gland.
