The Endocrine System Quiz

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Which gland is not considered one of the major endocrine glands in humans?

  • Thyroid
  • Parathyroid
  • Pancreas
  • Pituitary (correct)

Which organ is not mentioned as having secondary endocrine functions?

  • Liver
  • Bone
  • Heart (correct)
  • Kidneys

Which gland functions as an endocrine gland but is also an organ of the neuroendocrine system?

  • Thymus
  • Pancreas
  • Pituitary (correct)
  • Thyroid

Which organ is highlighted for secreting the endocrine hormone erythropoietin?

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Which organ is the neural control center for all endocrine systems in vertebrates?

<p>Hypothalamus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland is responsible for secreting the endocrine hormone erythropoietin?

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Which organ is not considered one of the major endocrine glands in humans?

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Which organ is the neural control center for all endocrine systems in vertebrates?

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Which organ functions as an endocrine gland but is also an organ of the neuroendocrine system?

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Which organ is highlighted for having secondary endocrine functions in addition to its primary functions?

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Study Notes

Endocrine Glands

  • Adrenal glands, pancreas, thyroid gland, gonads (ovaries and testes), and pituitary gland are considered major endocrine glands in humans.
  • The spleen is not considered one of the major endocrine glands in humans.

Neuroendocrine System

  • The hypothalamus functions as an endocrine gland but is also an organ of the neuroendocrine system.

Erythropoietin Production

  • The kidney is highlighted for secreting the endocrine hormone erythropoietin.

Endocrine Systems Control

  • The hypothalamus is the neural control center for all endocrine systems in vertebrates.

Organ Functions

  • The kidney functions as an endocrine gland, in addition to its primary function of filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood.
  • The liver has secondary endocrine functions in addition to its primary functions.

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