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Which of the following is NOT a major endocrine gland in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a major endocrine gland in the body?
- Pituitary
- Pancreas (correct)
- Thyroid
- Adrenal
Which type of chemical messengers are produced by the nervous system?
Which type of chemical messengers are produced by the nervous system?
- Autocrine
- Paracrine
- Eicosanoids
- None of the above (correct)
What is the role of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the role of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis?
- To communicate with nearby cells
- To regulate body activities
- To produce chemical messengers
- To coordinate the activities of cells (correct)
Which gland is responsible for producing melatonin?
Which gland is responsible for producing melatonin?
Which gland is responsible for producing growth hormone?
Which gland is responsible for producing growth hormone?
Which gland is responsible for producing thyroxine?
Which gland is responsible for producing thyroxine?
Which gland is responsible for producing parathyroid hormone?
Which gland is responsible for producing parathyroid hormone?
Which gland is responsible for producing insulin?
Which gland is responsible for producing insulin?
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