Multiple Choice
The formation of the corpus luteum from the ruptured follicle is regulated by which hormone?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which body system is responsible for secreting epinephrine and norepinephrine?
A
Nervous system
B
Endocrine system
C
Digestive system
D
Respiratory system
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Identify the hormones mentioned in the problem: epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Understand the role of these hormones: they are involved in the body's fight-or-flight response, which is a rapid physiological reaction to perceived harmful events.
Recognize that these hormones are secreted by the adrenal glands, which are part of the endocrine system.
Differentiate between the body systems listed: the nervous system, endocrine system, digestive system, and respiratory system.
Conclude that the endocrine system is responsible for secreting epinephrine and norepinephrine, as it includes the adrenal glands that produce these hormones.
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