The Endocrine System Flashcards

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Which endocrine gland is situated in the head, attached to the brain?

The pituitary gland.
The thyroid gland is in the neck; the pancreas and adrenal glands are in the abdomen.

Which endocrine gland produces insulin, and what are its target organs?

The pancreas; its target organs are the liver and muscles.

True or false? Hormones are carried from endocrine glands to their target organs by red blood cells.

False. Hormones are transported dissolved in the blood plasma.

What is a hormone?

A chemical messenger, made by an endocrine gland, that is carried in the blood plasma to its target organs.

Which hormone do the testes produce?

Testosterone. It controls male development at puberty and the production of sperm.