What is the function of the melatonin?

It regulates rest activity, menstrual and sleep cycles

What is the endocrine system?

It is a coordination and control system

What does growth hormone stimulate?

Growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration

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HANC Endocrine System

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1
What do the endocrine glands secrete?
Releasing factors
Cells
Hormones
Neurotransmitters
2
Identify the hormones released by the ovaries
Progesterone
Oxytocin
Estrogen
Testosterone
3
In comparison to the nervous system, the endocrine system is...
General
Fast acting
Slow acting
Specific
4
Where can we find the pituitary glands?
Zombi´s brain
Kidneys
Throat
Skull base
5
Testosterone is responsible for
male sex characteristics
gigantism
heart rhythms
menstrual cycles
6
What is the function of the melatonin?
It stimulates hormone secretions in other endocrine glands
It regulates rest activity, menstrual and sleep cycles
It increases blood glucose levels
It secretes a group of hormones called cortocosteroids
7
All the following are endocrine glands except:
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
Sebaceous gland
Thyroid gland
8
What is the function of the insulin?
It increases blood calcium
The same as the glucagon
It decreases glucose levels
It increases glucose levels
9
What system does the endocrine system send its hormones to?
Circulatory system
Reproductive system
Digestive system
Nervous system
10
What is the endocrine system?
It is a non secretory-system
It's a musculo-skeletal system
It is a secretory and nervous system
It is a coordination and control system
11
What does growth hormone stimulate?
Growth, cell division and skin regeneration.
Growth, cell respiration and cell reproduction.
Growth, cell regeneration and increase of body mass
Growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration
12
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
Maintaining homeostasis
To prevent failing the exams
Temperature and balance regulation
To be stronger and taller
13
Which is the neural control center for all endocrine glands?
Glands
Cerebral cortex
Hypothalamus
Cerebellum

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