Gland to hormone to effect
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Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
Which gland is called the 'master gland' because it regulates other endocrine glands?
Answer: A. The anterior pituitary secretes tropic hormones (TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH) that direct other glands. It is itself directed by the hypothalamus.
Question 2 of 5
Which endocrine gland is known as the 'master gland'?
Answer: C. The pituitary gland regulates many other endocrine glands, earning it the 'master gland' title.
Question 3 of 5
Which organ system includes the pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands?
Answer: A. Endocrine glands are ductless and release hormones into the bloodstream, so their effects are slower and longer-lasting than nerve signals.
Question 4 of 5
The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine functions, meaning it:
Answer: A. Endocrine glands secrete INTO the blood; exocrine glands secrete through DUCTS. The pancreas does both.
Question 5 of 5
Which system controls body activities using hormones?
Answer: B. The endocrine system uses hormones to regulate slow, long-term body processes.
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