PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What gland deals with stimulating the adrenal glands to produce certain hormones?
A
Parathyroid
B
Pineal Body
C
Pituitary
D
Thyroid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Anterior Pituitary. The anterior pituitary produces several important hormones that either stimulate target glands (e.g., the adrenal glands, gonads, or thyroid gland) to produce target gland hormones or directly affect target organs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pituitary gland at the base of the brain makes hormones that influence the entire body, including controlling the adrenal gland. For example, the pituitary gland releases adrenocorticotropic hormone, which stimulates the adrenal gland to produce cortisol.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thyroid. Reproductive system organs, including the ovaries and testes. Adrenal glands. 04-Apr-2022

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