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Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter15: The Endocrine System

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Problem 9SQ: Match the hormone source with the closest description.

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Name the hormone(s) and function(s) of the pineal gland.

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Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands. Hormones are chemicals secreted by endocrine gland and they regulate various physiological processes in body.

An organ on which hormone acts is called as target organs, cells in these organs possess specific receptors to receive and detect specific hormone.

A gland is a specialised bunch of cells which is endothelial in origin, and function to synthesise and release hormone in body.

Examples of gland includes – Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid gland, Pineal gland, Adrenal gland, Pancreas, Testes (in male), Ovaries (in female).

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