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What is the main function of the endocrine system?
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
- Producing blood cells
- Generating energy for the body
- Controlling the nervous system
- Regulating growth and development (correct)
Where do endocrine glands release hormones?
Where do endocrine glands release hormones?
- Into the respiratory system
- Into the bloodstream (correct)
- Into the muscles
- Into the digestive system
What do hormones act as in the body?
What do hormones act as in the body?
- Messenger molecules (correct)
- Waste products
- Energy sources
- Building blocks
During puberty, what can cause sudden mood swings?
During puberty, what can cause sudden mood swings?
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What happens when a hormone reaches its target organ in the body?
What happens when a hormone reaches its target organ in the body?
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Which term best describes hormones that control growth and puberty changes?
Which term best describes hormones that control growth and puberty changes?
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What happens if an organ doesn't produce the regulated amount of hormones?
What happens if an organ doesn't produce the regulated amount of hormones?
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How do hormones travel within the body after being produced?
How do hormones travel within the body after being produced?
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What role do hormones play in cell and organ function?
What role do hormones play in cell and organ function?
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