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Biology - Endocrinology
The hypothalamus is part of the brain.

Biology - Endocrinology

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Okay, so what exactly is endocrinology? Endocrinology is a branch found under biology. It is the study of the endocrine system or the series of glands that secrete hormones into the circulatory system. The major endocrine glands include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus, gastrointestinal tract and the adrenal glands. Endocrine glands are “ductless”.

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1 .
This is one of the largest endocrine glands and is found in the neck. It controls how the body regulates metabolism.
Pineal gland
Adrenal gland
Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands and is found in the neck. It controls how the body regulates metabolism. Answer (c) is correct
2 .
This is the principal hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
Epinephrine
Somatotropin
Adrenaline
Thyroxine
Thyroxine is the principal hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Answer (d) is correct
3 .
These produce estrogen.
Ovaries
Pancreas
Testes
Pituitary glands
The ovaries produce estrogen in women. Answer (a) is correct
4 .
The hypothalamus is part of the ____.
nervous system
brain
kidneys
stomach
The hypothalamus is part of the brain. Answer (b) is correct
5 .
This is a glandular organ associated with the digestive system.
Pituitary
Pancreas
Hypothalamus
Ovary
The pancreas is a glandular organ associated with the digestive system. Answer (b) is correct
6 .
The pineal gland produces ______ which affects the body’s ability to sleep.
estrogen
adrenalin
melatonin
testosterone
The pineal gland produces melatonin which affects the body’s ability to sleep. Answer (c) is correct
7 .
This is the “master gland” that regulates growth.
Adrenal gland
Parathyroid gland
Pineal
Pituitary gland
The pituitary gland is the “master gland” that regulates growth. Answer (d) is correct
8 .
These are glands that sit on top of the kidneys.
Parathyroid glands
Adrenal glands
Pineal glands
Pituitary glands
The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys. Answer (b) is correct
9 .
Humans actually have four of these glands. These glands regulate calcium in the body.
Parathyroid
Pineal
Ovaries
Adrenal
Humans actually have four parathyroid glands. These glands regulate calcium in the body. Answer (a) is correct
10 .
Endocrinology is a branch found under _____.
physiology
health
psychology
biology
Endocrinology is a branch found under biology. Answer (d) is correct
Author:  Christine G. Broome
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