In Addition to Endocrine Glands, Some Organs Whose Functions Are

question 11

Multiple Choice

In addition to endocrine glands, some organs whose functions are primarily nonendocrine also produce hormones. These endocrine tissues include ________and ________.

• A)parathyroids and skin
• B)heart and kidneys
• C)gastrointestinal tract and adrenals
• D)adipose tissue and sweat glands

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Definitions:

Prosody

The rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech, which contribute to the meaning, emotion, and emphasis of spoken language.

Birdsong Structures

Neural circuits and regions in the brains of birds that are responsible for the learning and production of birdsong.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various body functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproductive processes.

Genetics

The study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms.