endocrine system

Endocrine glands secrete _

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• A wide range of chemical substances

What is the endocrine system?

• A system of vessels that circulates blood around the body.

• A group of bones and tissue that provides support and structure for the body.

• A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions

• A group of organs that is responsible for eliminating wastes.

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The "master gland" is known as the __________________.

• thyroid gland.

• adrenal gland.

• pancreas.

• pituitary gland.

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The gland that stimulates body metabolism

• Thyroid
• testes
• ovary
• adrenal

Which of the following are chemicals that travel in the blood and cause changes in different parts of the body?

• Hormones

• Glands

• Parathyroid

• Adrenal Gland

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Hormone regulation operates under which type of feedback mechanism?

• positive feedback

• negative feedback

• zero feedback

• Hormones are not regulated

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Feedback loops are important because they allow organisms and the environment to

• change based on new inputs

• fall apart

• change based on new outputs

• maintain balance

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The hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to a stressor is:

• Aldosterone
• Cortisol
• Epinephrine
• ACTH

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The gland that controls regulation of metabolic rate is the:

• Thyroid
• Parathyroids
• Pancreas
• Adrenal Glands

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Glucose levels in the blood are controlled by the:

• Pancreas
• Thyroid
• Parathyroids
• Adrenal Glands

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