DOL Human Endocrine & Reprodcutive System

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What is the main function of the endocrine system?

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To regulate various bodily functions through hormones.

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What are hormones?

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Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate physiological processes.

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Which gland is known as the 'master gland'?

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Pituitary gland, as it regulates other endocrine glands.

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What hormone is produced by the ovaries?

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Estrogen.

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What is the role of the adrenal glands?

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To produce hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that help manage stress.

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What does the thyroid gland regulate?

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Metabolism, energy levels, and growth.

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Where is testosterone primarily produced?

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In the testes.

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What is the function of adrenaline?

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To prepare the body for 'fight or flight' response during stressful situations.

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What is the role of the pancreas in the endocrine system?

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To produce insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels.

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What is the function of the pituitary gland?

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To release hormones that control growth, metabolism, and reproduction.