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Which gland is considered part of the endocrine system?
Which gland is considered part of the endocrine system?
- Liver
- Salivary glands
- Pancreas (correct)
- Sweat glands
What type of stimuli triggers hormone release in the endocrine glands?
What type of stimuli triggers hormone release in the endocrine glands?
- Visual stimuli
- Humoral stimuli (correct)
- Auditory stimuli
- Mechanical stimuli
Which gland secretes parathyroid hormone (PTH) in response to low blood calcium levels?
Which gland secretes parathyroid hormone (PTH) in response to low blood calcium levels?
- Adrenal gland
- Pituitary gland
- Thyroid gland
- Parathyroid gland (correct)
What distinguishes endocrine glands from exocrine glands?
What distinguishes endocrine glands from exocrine glands?
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Which structure controls the synthesis and release of hormones through negative feedback mechanisms?
Which structure controls the synthesis and release of hormones through negative feedback mechanisms?
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