Adrenal gland is which of the following A. Brain region controlling the pituitary. B. Secrete female sex hormones. C. Secrets male sex hormones. D. Produces melatonin regulates circadian cycles. E. Helps trigger the flight of flight response. F. Secrete many hormones some of which affect other glands. G. Regulates the level of sugar in the blood. H. Affects metabolism. I. Helps regulate the levels of calcium in the blood. (Match the endocrine gland with its correct description)
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The adrenal gland is a small gland located on top of each kidney. It has two main parts: the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla. The adrenal cortex produces steroid hormones, including cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens. The adrenal medulla produces Show more…
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Match the description with the endocrine organ. A. Ovary: Produces the hormones that promote the development of the female secondary sexual characteristics at puberty. B. Pituitary: Storehouse for the hormones produced by the hypothalamus of the brain. C. Testis: Produces the hormones that direct the production of the secondary male sex characteristics. D. Adrenal Glands: Produce hormones involved in electrolyte balance and the stress response. E. Hypothalamus: Produces hormones involved in electrolyte balance and the stress response. F. Thyroid Gland: Produces hormones and considered a neuroendocrine organ. G. Parathyroid: Produces hormones involved in electrolyte balance and the stress response.
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Match cach structure with a function. a. secretion affected by light b. control(s) other glands c. regulate(s) blood calcium d. release(s) epinephrine e. secrete(s) insulin, glucagon f. produces gametes and hormones g. requires iodine to function adrenal medulla thyroid gland Parathyroid glands pancreatic islets pineal gland hypothalamus ovaries
An organ that develops a secretion is a/an __________. A. estrogen B. hormone C. gland D. progesterone 2. A _____________ is the chemical secretion of endocrine glands. A. blood B. gland C. hormone D. vessel 3. The following are the functions of the endocrine system EXCEPT for ________. A. mental development B. physical development C. sexual development D. spiritual development 4. The gland that controls all the endocrine glands is the _________. A. hypothalamus B. pituitary gland C. thalamus D. thyroid gland 5. The major glands in the body are the following EXCEPT for ______. A. pituitary B. parathyroid C. thyroid D. thalamus 6. Which gland regulates the body metabolism? A. pituitary B. parathyroid C. thyroid D. thalamus 7. Which of the following controls maturation and the male characteristics? A. adrenal B. ovaries C. pancreas D. testes 8. The ________ influence female traits and support reproductive function. A. adrenal B. ovaries C. pancreas D. testes 9. This plays an important role in both male and female reproductive systems. A. estrogen B. hormone C. gland D. progesterone 10. Hormones can cause a series of chemical reactions within __________. A. cell B. glands C. tissues D. target organs 11. Which of the following is known as the emergency hormone? A. adrenaline B. androgen C. estrogen D. progesterone 12. It regulates the blood sugar level. A. pancreas B. parathyroid C. pituitary D. thyroid 13. Which part enables the body to produce certain antibodies? A. pituitary B. parathyroid C. thyroid D. thymus 14. Which of the following glands controls the calcium levels in the body and normalizes bone growth? A. pituitary B. parathyroid C. thyroid D. thymus 15. This contains a group of glands that releases hormones in the body. A. Circulatory System B. Endocrine System C. Nervous System D. Respiratory System
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