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What is the main role of the endocrine system?
What is the main role of the endocrine system?
- Supporting muscle growth and development
- Serving as a physical barrier against external threats
- Regulating the body's daily activities by releasing enzymes
- Producing and releasing hormones into the bloodstream to control the body's functions (correct)
How do hormones function in the body?
How do hormones function in the body?
- By facilitating muscle contractions
- As chemical messengers that trigger responses in organs and tissues (correct)
- By directly stimulating the brain
- By converting food into energy
Why is the endocrine system compared to a thermostat?
Why is the endocrine system compared to a thermostat?
- Due to its ability to regulate hormone levels based on need (correct)
- To emphasize its role in maintaining water balance
- Because it controls the body's temperature
- For its function in controlling heart rate
Which term is used to describe the chemical substances produced by endocrine glands?
Which term is used to describe the chemical substances produced by endocrine glands?
What happens when the endocrine system is not functioning properly?
What happens when the endocrine system is not functioning properly?
How do endocrine glands communicate with other organs in the body?
How do endocrine glands communicate with other organs in the body?
Which gland is responsible for controlling the 'fight or flight' response?
Which gland is responsible for controlling the 'fight or flight' response?
What is the function of Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) released by the pituitary gland?
What is the function of Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) released by the pituitary gland?
Where is the Thymus gland located?
Where is the Thymus gland located?
What is the hormone responsible for controlling the level of sugar in the blood?
What is the hormone responsible for controlling the level of sugar in the blood?
Which hormone plays an important role in developing the body's defense against infections?
Which hormone plays an important role in developing the body's defense against infections?
What is a symptom of Hypothyroidism?
What is a symptom of Hypothyroidism?
