Multiple Choice
Which endocrine gland secretes epinephrine?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which gland produces oxytocin?
A
Pancreas
B
Thyroid gland
C
Adrenal gland
D
Pituitary gland
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Understand that oxytocin is a hormone involved in various physiological processes, including childbirth and lactation.
Recognize that the pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often referred to as the 'master gland' because it regulates many bodily functions by releasing hormones.
Identify that the pituitary gland is divided into two parts: the anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary.
Learn that oxytocin is specifically produced by the hypothalamus and stored and released by the posterior pituitary gland.
Conclude that the pituitary gland is responsible for the release of oxytocin, making it the correct answer to the question.
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