PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Question
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Hypothalamus
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Pituitary Gland
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Thyroid
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Adrenal Glands
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Detailed explanation-1: -The adrenal medulla, the inner part of an adrenal gland, controls hormones that initiate the flight or fight response. The main hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla include epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which have similar functions.
Detailed explanation-2: -What hormones do my adrenal glands produce? The adrenal cortex produces three hormones, from three different layers: 1. Mineralocorticoids: the most important of which is aldosterone.
Detailed explanation-3: -Specialized glands that make up your endocrine system make and release most of the hormones in your body. A gland is an organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat or tears. Endocrine glands release hormones directly into your bloodstream.