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Endocrine system: glands, hormones and their effects
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which gland is located in the neck and produces a hormone that regulates the metabolic rate?

  1. Adrenal gland
  2. Pituitary gland
  3. Thyroid gland
  4. Pancreas
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✓ Answer: CThyroid gland
Award 1 mark for identifying the thyroid gland as the gland that produces thyroxine, which regulates metabolic rate. A is incorrect — the adrenal gland produces adrenaline and cortisol. B is incorrect — the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain, not the neck. D is incorrect — the pancreas produces insulin and glucagon for blood sugar regulation.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following correctly describes the role of the pituitary gland?

  1. It produces insulin to regulate blood sugar
  2. It secretes hormones that control other endocrine glands
  3. It produces adrenaline in response to stress
  4. It releases thyroxine to control metabolism
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✓ Answer: BIt secretes hormones that control other endocrine glands
Award 1 mark for identifying the pituitary gland as the 'master gland' that secretes hormones controlling other endocrine glands. A is incorrect — insulin is produced by the pancreas. C is incorrect — adrenaline is produced by the adrenal glands. D is incorrect — thyroxine is produced by the thyroid gland.
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