Which one of the following pairs of organs includes only the endocrine...
Parathyroid and adrenal are the endocrine glands. Adrenal glands are the pairs of endocrine glands situated immediately above the kidneys. Hence they are also known as suprarenal glands. Parathyroid glands are the two pairs of endocrine glands -situated behind or embedded within, the thyroid gland in higher vertebrates. They produce parathyroid hormone, which controls the amount of calcium in the blood.
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Which one of the following pairs of organs includes only the endocrine...
Endocrine Glands
Endocrine glands are glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate the body's physiological functions.
Pairs of Organs with Endocrine Glands
a) Parathyroid and Adrenal - The parathyroid gland secretes parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium levels in the blood. The adrenal gland secretes hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which regulate the body's response to stress.
b) Pancreas and Parathyroid - The pancreas contains both endocrine and exocrine glands. The endocrine portion of the pancreas secretes hormones such as insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels. The parathyroid gland secretes parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium levels in the blood.
c) Thymus and Testes - The thymus gland secretes hormones that help develop and maintain the immune system. The testes produce testosterone, which regulates male reproductive functions.
d) Adrenal and Ovary - The adrenal gland secretes hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which regulate the body's response to stress. The ovary produces estrogen and progesterone, which regulate female reproductive functions.
Conclusion
The correct answer is option A, which includes only the endocrine glands of the parathyroid and adrenal. The other options include organs with both endocrine and exocrine gland functions.
Which one of the following pairs of organs includes only the endocrine...
¥¥Endocrine glands are ductless glands that secrete their products directly into the bloodstream from where they are carried to their target organs and cause changes in their functioning and regulation.
*Parathyroid gland is present on posterior surface of lobes of thyroid gland and which increases calcium level in blood. Adrenal glands are located on upper surface of kidneys. They consist of adrenal cortex secreting corticoid hormones and adrenal medulla secreting adrenaline and noradrenaline. Both parathyroid and adrenal gland are endocrine glands.
So, the correct answer is 'Parathyroid and adrenal'.