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Flashcards on Endocrine System
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What is the endocrine system?
The system of glands that releases hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.
Which gland is considered the master gland of the endocrine system?
The pituitary gland.
What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
Regulating metabolism and producing hormones that control growth and development.
What does the adrenal gland produce?
Hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline.
What hormone is produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels?
Insulin.
Which gland in the endocrine system is responsible for regulating sleep patterns?
The pineal gland.
What is the function of the thymus gland?
Developing and maturing T-cells for the immune system.
Which gland releases hormones that control the body's response to stress?
The adrenal gland.
What hormone does the pineal gland produce?
Melatonin.
What is the function of the parathyroid glands?
Regulating calcium levels in the blood and bones.
Which gland in the endocrine system produces estrogen and progesterone?
The ovaries.
What does the hypothalamus gland do?
Controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.
Which hormone is responsible for regulating the body's response to stress?
Cortisol.
What does the pancreas produce to aid in digestion?
Enzymes and bicarbonate.
What is the function of the testes in the endocrine system?
Production of testosterone.
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Which gland is considered the master gland of the endocrine system?
Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
Pancreas
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What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
Regulating blood sugar levels
Regulating metabolism
Producing insulin
Controlling sleep patterns
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Which gland releases hormones that control the body's response to stress?
Adrenal gland
Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
Pancreas
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What hormone is produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels?
Cortisol
Estrogen
Progesterone
Insulin
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What does the hypothalamus gland do?
Controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland
Produces melatonin
Regulates calcium levels
Develops T-cells for the immune system
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What is the function of the thymus gland?
Regulating sleep patterns
Producing cortisol and adrenaline
Developing and maturing T-cells for the immune system
Regulating calcium levels
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What hormone does the pineal gland produce?
Insulin
Melatonin
Cortisol
Estrogen
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Which gland in the endocrine system produces estrogen and progesterone?
Pancreas
Adrenal gland
Pituitary gland
Ovaries
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What is the function of the parathyroid glands?
Producing enzymes and bicarbonate
Controlling sleep patterns
Regulating metabolism
Regulating calcium levels in the blood and bones
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What does the adrenal gland produce?
Insulin
Progesterone
Hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline
Melatonin
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