GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

The body’s hormones, and the glands that produce them, make up the endocrine system?

A	True
B	false
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The endocrine system consists of: Glands located throughout the body; Hormones made by the glands and released into the bloodstream or the fluid surrounding cells; and. Receptors in various organs and tissues that recognize and respond to the hormones.

Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine system regulates the metabolic activities of the body like body growth, sexual development & other biological processes. The endocrine gland signalling is slow but its effects are prolonged. Some of the major endocrine glands are the Pituitary, Pineal, Thyroid, Thymus, Gonads, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option for the above question is D. They release their secretions into the blood. The endocrine glands are ductless glands. Hence, they release their secretions directly into the bloodstream.

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