16. The Endocrine System

Which of the following glands is not controlled by the hypothalamus?

Which hormone, secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, is primarily responsible for milk production (lactation) in the human body?

Which pituitary hormone controls the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex?

Which of these glands are found in the brain?

Where are the target cells for hypothalamic releasing hormones located?

Which pituitary hormone stimulates the testes to secrete androgens?

Which gland of the endocrine system is located in the brain just above the pituitary gland?

The pituitary gland secretes which of the following hormones?

What is the master gland of the body?

Which endocrine gland is commonly called the "master gland" because it regulates the activity of many other endocrine glands?

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?

Which pituitary secretion stimulates sperm production?

Which hormone is released from the posterior pituitary gland?

Which of the following statements best describes the pituitary gland?

What is one of the primary functions of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?