Question detail
What is the primary function of the pituitary gland in the human endocrine system?
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practice
Style
Topic
Hormonal coordination in humans
Question
- A. To produce insulin
- B. To secrete several hormones into the blood
- C. To regulate blood glucose levels
- D. To control the body's metabolism
Answer
The correct option is To secrete several hormones into the blood. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to describe the pituitary gland as a master gland that secretes several hormones into the blood in the subtopic Human endocrine system.
Explanation
The correct option is To secrete several hormones into the blood. To secrete several hormones into the blood is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to describe the pituitary gland as a master gland that secretes several hormones into the blood. This belongs to the subtopic Human endocrine system within Hormonal coordination in humans, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Human endocrine system.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding the Role of the Pituitary Gland
Students often describe the pituitary gland as the only gland that produces hormones, neglecting to mention that it secretes hormones that act on other glands.
Emphasize that the pituitary gland is a master gland that not only secretes hormones into the blood but also stimulates other glands to produce their own hormones.
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