Multiple Choice
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of estrogen in females and sperm production in males?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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The pineal gland synthesizes which hormone?
A
Cortisol
B
Insulin
C
Thyroxine
D
Melatonin
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Identify the location and function of the pineal gland in the human body. The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland located in the brain, near the center, between the two hemispheres.
Understand the primary role of the pineal gland, which is to regulate sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms.
Recognize that the pineal gland synthesizes and secretes a hormone that is crucial for regulating these cycles.
Recall that melatonin is the hormone responsible for regulating sleep patterns and is produced by the pineal gland, especially in response to darkness.
Differentiate melatonin from other hormones such as cortisol, insulin, and thyroxine, which are produced by different glands and have different functions in the body.
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