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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Which is a function of the endocrine system?

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To fight infections and make the immune system work.

To coordinate body systems and maintain homeostasis.

To control the special senses.

To help the brain send signals to different body parts.

Which is not true regarding hormones?

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They bind to specific target cells.

They are the chemical messengers of the endocrine system.

They can target and bind to any cell.

They travel in the bloodstream.

Which hormone is involved with stimulating the rate of cell division and increasing cell size?

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Calcitonin

Prolactin

Luteinizing hormone

Growth hormone

Parathyroid hormone is produced by which gland?

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Parathyroid gland

Pituitary gland

Thyroid gland

Adrenal gland

Glucagon is released when?

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When blood glucose levels are high

When blood calcium levels are high

When blood calcium levels are low

When blood glucose levels are low

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Glands are of two type Endocrine and Exocrine.

Endocrine glands can be described as the glands which release their products into the extracellular spaces. The secretion is usually in capillary through which secretion is transported to whole body with the help of circulatory system. Endocrine gland consists of various organs and network of glands, these includes:

The pituitary
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Adrenal
Pineal gland
Pancreatic gland

Exocrine glands are those glands which release their products inside the duct, from there it is carried to body cavities. These includes; Sebaceous gland, digestive gland, mucous gland and Sudoriferous gland.

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