Endocrine System and Hormones

The endocrine system helps to maintain a stable environment in a process known as ___.

• peristalsis
• homeostasis
• metabolism
• respiration

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The endocrine system regulates all of the following except:

• growth
• immunity
• deglutition
• reproduction

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Hormones released by endocrine glands travel to ___

• the lungs
• the heart
• individual target cells
• the brain

The master gland of the endocrine system is the ___ gland.

• pineal
• pituitary
• thyroid
• thymus

The pituitary gland is located _____.

• in the brain.
• in the neck.
• above the kidneys.
• above the heart.

The hormone, oxytocin, is produced by the ___, but it is stored in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.

• thyroid gland
• hypothalamus
• adrenal gland
• thalamus

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The hormone that triggers uterine contractions is ___.

• antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
• adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
• prolactin
• oxytocin

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is stored in the pituitary gland is responsible for the retention of ___.

• gas
• salt
• minerals
• water

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The hormone that targets bones and muscles is ___.

• antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
• growth hormone (GH)
• prolactin (PRL)
• leutinizing hormone (LH)

Leutinizing hormone (LH) targets the ___.

• adrenal gland
• pituitary gland
• ovaries only
• ovaries and testes