BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

HORMONES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main elements of the endocrine system are ____
A
The glands, hormones, and cell receptors
B
The glands, nerves, and blood vessels
C
The blood, tissue, and brain
D
The hormones, blood, and brain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The endocrine system is a complex network of glands, hormones and receptors. It provides the key communication and control link between the nervous system and bodily functions such as reproduction, immunity, metabolism and behaviour.

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. Glands and organs of the endocrine system.

Detailed explanation-3: -While many parts of the body make hormones, the major glands that make up the endocrine system are the: hypothalamus. pituitary.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hormones created and released by the glands in your body’s endocrine system control nearly all the processes in your body. These chemicals help coordinate your body’s functions, from metabolism to growth and development, emotions, mood, sexual function and even sleep.

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