MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the five functions of the Endocrine system?
A
water, protein, storage, balance and breathing
B
3
C
growth, reproduction, metabolism, behavior, and water-electrolyte-nutrient balance.
D
5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Although hormones have widespread effects, the major processes they control are reproduction, growth, and development; mobilizing the body’s defenses against stressors; maintaining electrolyte, water, and nutrient balance of the blood; and regulating cellular metabolism and energy balance.

Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine system makes hormones that are intended to keep homeostasis, infulence metabolism, regulate growth, controls sexual reproduction, and responsible for nourishment of the baby.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Metabolism (the way you break down food and get energy from nutrients). Growth and development. Emotions and mood. Fertility and sexual function. Sleep. Blood pressure. 12-May-2020

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