Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a mechanism by which the hypothalamus controls endocrine function?

Production of digestive enzymes

Secretion of releasing and inhibiting hormones to the anterior pituitary

Absorption of nutrients in the small intestine

Direct stimulation of skeletal muscle contraction

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Understand the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system. The hypothalamus is a key regulatory center that connects the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland.

Identify the mechanisms by which the hypothalamus influences endocrine function. The hypothalamus produces releasing and inhibiting hormones that regulate the secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland.

Eliminate options that are unrelated to endocrine function. For example, 'Production of digestive enzymes' and 'Absorption of nutrients in the small intestine' are functions of the digestive system, not the endocrine system.

Consider the role of skeletal muscle contraction. Direct stimulation of skeletal muscle contraction is controlled by the nervous system, not the hypothalamus's endocrine function.

Conclude that the correct mechanism is 'Secretion of releasing and inhibiting hormones to the anterior pituitary,' as this is the primary way the hypothalamus controls endocrine function.