Multiple Choice
Which hormone promotes the reabsorption of water from the kidneys back into the extracellular fluid (ECF) by osmosis?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which gland is responsible for the production of estrogen and ova?
A
Adrenal gland
B
Pituitary gland
C
Thyroid gland
D
Ovaries
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Identify the primary function of each gland listed in the options: Adrenal gland, Pituitary gland, Thyroid gland, and Ovaries.
Understand that the adrenal gland primarily produces hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which are involved in stress response and metabolism.
Recognize that the pituitary gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' because it regulates various hormones that control other glands, but it does not produce estrogen or ova.
Note that the thyroid gland produces hormones like thyroxine, which regulate metabolism, but it is not involved in the production of estrogen or ova.
Conclude that the ovaries are the correct answer, as they are responsible for producing estrogen, a key female sex hormone, and ova, which are the female reproductive cells.
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