Which Endocrine Organ Is Responsible for the Production of ADH

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which endocrine organ is responsible for the production of ADH, oxytocin, and regulatory hormones?

• A) hypothalamus
• B) pineal gland
• C) suprarenal glands
• D) pituitary gland
• E) thyroid gland

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Definitions:

Stimulants

Substances that increase activity in the brain and body, often enhancing alertness, attention, and energy.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, contributing to empathy and understanding.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers used by the nervous system to transmit messages between neurons or from neurons to muscles.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that are released into the blood to affect target organs.