Which structure in figure releases hormones that regulate many of the other endocrine glands?
Correct answer: A. C
- A. C
- B. D
- C. H
- D. J
Explanation
In the figure, the label C shows pituitary gland. The pituitary gland, often called the "master gland," plays a crucial role in regulating other endocrine glands. It produces and releases several hormones that control the function of glands throughout the body, including the thyroid, adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes. For example, the pituitary gland secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) to regulate the thyroid gland's activity and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to regulate the adrenal glands.
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