PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
Muscle
|
|
Gland
|
|
Either A or B
|
|
None of the above
|
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: -A gland is an organ which produces and releases substances that perform a specific function in the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream. This lets the hormones travel to cells in other parts of the body.
Detailed explanation-4: -Endocrine glands release hormones (chemical messengers) into the bloodstream to be transported to various organs and tissues throughout the body.
Detailed explanation-5: -(gland) An organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk. Endocrine glands release the substances directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands release the substances into a duct or opening to the inside or outside of the body.