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A&P - Endocrine System Questions and
Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 |
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What is the primary function of the endocrine system?




✔✔ To regulate various physiological processes in the body through hormone secretion and

feedback mechanisms.




How do endocrine glands differ from exocrine glands?




✔✔ Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream, whereas exocrine glands

secrete substances through ducts to external or internal surfaces.




What role does the pituitary gland play in the endocrine system?




✔✔ The pituitary gland, often referred to as the "master gland," controls and regulates other

endocrine glands by secreting various hormones.




Which hormones are produced by the thyroid gland, and what are their primary functions?
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, ✔✔ The thyroid gland produces thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which regulate

metabolism, growth, and development.




How does the hypothalamus interact with the pituitary gland?




✔✔ The hypothalamus produces releasing and inhibiting hormones that control the release of

hormones from the pituitary gland.




What is the significance of insulin in the endocrine system?




✔✔ Insulin, produced by the pancreas, regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake

of glucose into cells.




How do the adrenal glands contribute to the body’s stress response?




✔✔ The adrenal glands secrete cortisol and adrenaline, which help the body respond to stress by

increasing energy and modifying various physiological processes.




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