ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Gland that controls your growth
A
pituitary
B
thyroid
C
adrenal
D
thymus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pituitary gland makes many hormones, such as: growth hormone, which stimulates the growth of bone and other body tissues and plays a role in the body’s handling of nutrients and minerals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your hypothalamus also tells your pituitary gland to produce and release hormones that affect other areas of your body. Your pituitary gland is connected to your hypothalamus through a stalk of blood vessels and nerves (the pituitary stalk).

Detailed explanation-3: -Through secretion of its hormones, the pituitary gland controls metabolism, growth, sexual maturation, reproduction, blood pressure and many other vital physical functions and processes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Growth hormone is released into the bloodstream from the anterior pituitary gland. The pituitary gland also produces other hormones that have different functions from growth hormone. Growth hormone acts on many parts of the body to promote growth in children.

Detailed explanation-5: -eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which are great sources of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. choosing good sources of fats, such as those that contain omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats. opting for whole grains over refined grains. reducing sodium intake. More items •11-Jun-2018

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