The Endocrine System
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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?

  • Visual stimuli
  • Humoral stimuli (correct)
  • Auditory stimuli
  • Mechanical stimuli
  • 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?

    <p>Endocrine glands release hormones internally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure controls the synthesis and release of hormones through negative feedback mechanisms?

    <p>Target/effector organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

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