PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
There are ____ main hormone-producing glands in the body.
A
7
B
16
C
10
D
8
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pituitary. The pituitary gland is located below the brain. Usually no larger than a pea, the gland controls many functions of the other endocrine glands. Thyroid and parathyroid.

Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine system is made up of the endocrine glands that secrete hormones. Although there are eight major endocrine glands scattered throughout the body, they are still considered to be one system because they have similar functions, similar mechanisms of influence, and many important interrelationships.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pituitary gland It consists of two lobes: the posterior lobe and the anterior lobe. Your pituitary gland releases several hormones-many of which control the functions of other endocrine glands.

Detailed explanation-4: -hypothalamus. pituitary. thyroid. parathyroids. adrenals. pineal body. the ovaries. the testes.

Detailed explanation-5: -hypothalamus. pituitary gland. pineal gland. thyroid gland. parathyroid glands. adrenal glands. pancreas. thymus. More items •24-May-2022

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