BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

HORMONES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The endocrine system ____
A
brings about changes in target regions
B
sends chemical messengers in the blood
C
relies on glands
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In human body, the endocrine system is made up of ten major endocrine glands e.g. hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus gland, pancreas, adrenal gland, gonads( testes, ovaries), etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine system includes the hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus, adrenal glands, and pancreas. It also includes the testes in males and the ovaries and placenta (during pregnancy) in females.

Detailed explanation-3: -Endocrine system is composed of glands that secrete hormones. Hormones of the endocrine glands govern mood regulation, development and growth, metabolism, mechanism of action of organs and much more.

Detailed explanation-4: -The female ovaries, male testes, and pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands are major constituents of the endocrine system.

Detailed explanation-5: -Overview. The glands that make up the endocrine system produce chemical messengers called hormones that travel through the blood to other parts of the body. Important endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, and adrenal glands.

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