MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
A
it creates chemicals that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis
B
it creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis
C
it maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis
D
it releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Endocrine glands secrete hormones straight into the bloodstream. Hormones help to control many body functions, such as growth, repair and reproduction.

Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine system consists of ductless glands that secrete hormones into the blood stream. These hormones drive the homeostatic feedback loops that keep the body healthy and in equilibrium. The endocrine system is intimately integrated into physiological processes in order for it to carry out its functions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Two of the key hormones involved in regulating this process are insulin, which controls uptake of glucose by different cells, and glucagon, which controls release of glucose from stores within the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -The endocrine system is made up of glands that make hormones. Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. They carry information and instructions from one set of cells to another. The endocrine (EN-duh-krin) system influences almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies.

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