Multiple Choice
Which endocrine gland is located in the neck and is shaped like a bowtie or butterfly?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which of the following hormones is produced by the adrenal glands?
A
Insulin
B
Thyroxine
C
Cortisol
D
Glucagon
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Identify the location and function of the adrenal glands in the human body. The adrenal glands are located on top of each kidney and are responsible for producing various hormones.
Understand the role of the adrenal glands in hormone production. They produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune response, blood pressure, and stress response.
List the hormones mentioned in the problem: Insulin, Thyroxine, Cortisol, and Glucagon.
Determine which of these hormones are produced by the adrenal glands. Insulin is produced by the pancreas, Thyroxine by the thyroid gland, and Glucagon by the pancreas.
Conclude that Cortisol is the hormone produced by the adrenal glands, as it is involved in the body's response to stress and metabolism regulation.
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