The 'master gland' that controls all the other endocrine glands in the body is the _________ gland

• thyroid

• pituitary

• adrenal

• thymus

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This endocrine gland regulates metabolism

• thymus

• hypothalamus

• pituitary

• thyroid

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The adrenal glands release two hormones, one is a 'fight' or 'flight' hormone and the other is a stress hormone (two answers)

• cortisol

• adrenaline

• melatonin

• ACH

This hormone, released by the pancreas, helps RAISE blood glucose levels

• insulin

• glucagon

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The purpose of the endocrine system is to

• maintain homeostasis by reacting quickly to stimuli
• produce substances that protect the body from bacteria 
• maintain metabolism, growth and development in homeostasis 
• transport molecules throughout the body

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The purpose of the endocrine system is to

• maintain homeostasis by reacting quickly to stimuli
• produce substances that protect the body from bacteria 
• maintain metabolism, growth and development in homeostasis 
• transport molecules throughout the body

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targets bone and muscle to promote growth and development

• growth hormone
• prolactin
• oxytocin
• ADH (antidiuretic hormone)

targets the brain and make people sleepy when its dark

• melanin
• melanoma
• melatonin
• melons

a disease by which people cannot control sugar levels in the blood

• hypertension
• sleep apnea
• diabetes
• hyperthyroidism

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these hormones promote secondary sex characteristics in females

• testosterone and GH
• epinephrine and nor-epinephrine
• estrogen and progesterone
• prolactin and oxytocin