10 Questions
Which organ is considered the neural control center for all endocrine systems in vertebrates?
Hypothalamus
Which of the following is NOT considered a major endocrine gland in humans?
Liver
Which type of glands secrete hormones to the outside of the body?
Exocrine glands
Which gland is responsible for producing and secreting antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
Posterior pituitary gland
Which cells in the pancreas secrete insulin to lower blood sugar levels?
Beta cells
Which gland is responsible for producing and secreting parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
Parathyroid gland
Which cells produce the steroidogenic cells for both the gonads and the adrenal cortex?
Intermediate mesoderm cells
At what stage of gestation do the adrenal cells join with sympathetic cells to form the adrenal medulla?
Eight weeks
What is the approximate weight of the adrenal glands at birth?
8-9 grams
Which embryonic cells give rise to the parafollicular calcitonin-secreting cells of the thyroid gland?
Caudal extensions of the fourth pharyngobranchial pouches
Test your knowledge of the endocrine system and its major glands with this informative quiz. Learn about the role of hormones in regulating various organs and how the hypothalamus acts as the control center.
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