19.6 - EXERCISES
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Practice Questions
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Define an endocrine gland.
💡 Hint: Think about how they deliver their products.
What is a hormone?
💡 Hint: Consider its role as a messenger in the body.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas to lower blood sugar?
💡 Hint: It works primarily when blood sugar is high.
True or False: The adrenal glands sit atop the kidneys.
💡 Hint: Remember the location of these glands relative to other organs.
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Challenge Problems
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You are presented with a patient showing symptoms of fatigue, weight loss, and increased appetite. Which hormones should be investigated and why?
💡 Hint: Look for hormone roles in metabolism and energy regulation.
Discuss how the imbalance of adrenal hormones could affect stress responses.
💡 Hint: Consider roles hormones play in stress and energy control.
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