Types Of Glands And There Functions Flashcards

1
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What are glands?

A

Glands are specialized organs that produce and secrete substances such as hormones, enzymes, or other fluids.

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What is the primary function of endocrine glands?

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The primary function of endocrine glands is to secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

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3
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True or False: Exocrine glands secrete their products into ducts.

A

True

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4
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Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is known as the ‘master gland’ because it regulates other endocrine glands.

A

pituitary

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5
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Name one example of an exocrine gland.

A

Salivary gland

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6
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What type of gland is the thyroid gland?

A

Endocrine gland

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7
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of glands? A) Secretion of hormones B) Regulation of body temperature C) Production of enzymes D) Absorption of nutrients

A

D) Absorption of nutrients

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8
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What do sebaceous glands secrete?

A

Sebum (oil)

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9
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True or False: The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine functions.

A

True

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10
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What is the role of adrenal glands?

A

Adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress.

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11
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Fill in the blank: ________ glands release hormones that regulate growth and metabolism.

A

Endocrine

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12
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What is the main difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

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Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream, while exocrine glands secrete their products into ducts.

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13
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Name the gland responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood.

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Parathyroid gland

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14
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Multiple choice: Which of the following glands is responsible for the production of insulin? A) Thyroid B) Pancreas C) Pituitary D) Adrenal

A

B) Pancreas

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15
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True or False: Hormones are secreted by exocrine glands.

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False

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16
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What substance do sweat glands produce?

17
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Fill in the blank: The ________ gland produces adrenaline.

18
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What type of gland is the pituitary gland?

A

Endocrine gland

20
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Multiple choice: Which gland is located in the neck and regulates metabolism? A) Thyroid B) Adrenal C) Pineal D) Pituitary

A

A) Thyroid

21
Q

What do lacrimal glands produce?

22
Q

True or False: The hypothalamus plays a role in regulating the pituitary gland.

23
Q

What is the primary secretion of the salivary glands?

24
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Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is located at the base of the brain and controls various endocrine functions.

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What is the function of the gonads?
Gonads produce sex hormones and gametes (sperm and eggs).
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Multiple choice: Which of the following glands is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels? A) Thyroid B) Pancreas C) Liver D) Adrenal
B) Pancreas