PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This hormone regulates blood pressure, temperature, bone and muscle growth, sexual development.
A
pituitary gland
B
pineal gland
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Growth hormone is produced by our brain’s pituitary gland and governs our height, bone length and muscle growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aldosterone is a steroid hormone secreted by adrenal glands. Its main role is to regulate salt and water in the body, thus having an effect on blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hypothalamus secretes hormones that stimulate or suppress the release of hormones in the pituitary gland, in addition to controlling water balance, sleep, temperature, appetite, and blood pressure.

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