PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A ____ is an organ that produces or releases a chemical.
A
blood cell
B
target cell
C
gland
D
thyroxine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A gland is an organ which produces and releases substances that perform a specific function in the body. There are two types of gland. Endocrine glands are ductless glands and release the substances that they make (hormones) directly into the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine system is made up of organs called glands. Glands produce and release different hormones that target specific things in the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The chemical product of an endocrine gland is called a hormone.

Detailed explanation-4: -Exocrine glands secrete their substances through ducts onto your body’s surfaces. On the other hand, endocrine glands secrete their substances directly into your bloodstream. They’re called ductless glands. Endocrine glands are part of your endocrine system, and they secrete hormones.

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