Chapter 23 Final Flashcards
1
Q
The ______ glands secrete hormones directly into the blood stream
A
endocrine
2
Q
the _____ glands secrete hormones into the tissues
A
exocrine
3
Q
The master gland is called _______ because its hormones directly affect the endocrine glands.
A
pituitary gland
4
Q
The pituitary gland regulates
A
metabolism
5
Q
Pituitary gland is under direct control of
A
thy hypothalamus
6
Q
The gland responsible for growth
A
is the thyroid gland
7
Q
What gland gets smaller after puberty?
A
The thymus
8
Q
What gland produces both endocrine and exocrine
A
the pancreas
