Question

tuesday 9/16: understanding the nervous and endocrine system
which is one gland in the endocrine system and its function?
a) kidneys - filter waste from the blood.
b) pituitary gland - controls other glands and regulates growth.
c) lungs - help with breathing.
d) heart - pumps blood throughout the body.

Explanation:

The endocrine system is a collection of glands that secrete hormones. The pituitary gland is an endocrine - gland often called the "master gland" as it controls other endocrine glands and regulates growth. Kidneys are part of the urinary system, lungs are part of the respiratory system, and the heart is part of the circulatory system.

Answer:

B. Pituitary gland – controls other glands and regulates growth.