Question

the brain directly controls which endocrine gland?

a. pituitary gland
b. pancreas
c. thalamus
d. thyroid glands

the primary function of the adrenal gland is:

a. to regulate body metabolism, including growth
b. to act as the master endocrine gland
c. production of testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen, the major sex hormones
d. production of cortisol and aldosterone which regulate many body functions including reaction to stressors and conservation of sodium

Explanation:

Analyze brain control of endocrine glands

The hypothalamus (a region of the brain) directly controls the pituitary gland via neural connections to the posterior pituitary and portal blood vessels to the anterior pituitary.

Analyze the primary function of the adrenal gland

The adrenal gland produces steroid hormones, including cortisol (a glucocorticoid involved in stress response) and aldosterone (a mineralocorticoid involved in sodium conservation and blood pressure regulation).

Answer:

Question 1

• a. Pituitary gland (Correct answer)
• b. Pancreas
• c. Thalamus
• d. Thyroid glands

Question 2

• a. to regulate body metabolism, including growth
• b. to act as the master endocrine gland
• c. production of testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen, the major sex hormones
• d. production of cortisol and aldosterone which regulate many body functions including reaction to stressors and conservation of sodium (Correct answer)