52. Which of the following statements about glands and hormones is true? A. The

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52. Which of the following statements about glands and hormones is true?

A. The anterior pituitary produces multiple hormones that affect activity of other endocrine glands and cells of the body.

B. The posterior pituitary produces melatonin, which helps regulate biological rhythms.

C. The pineal gland is the master control center of the endocrine system.

D. The hypothalamus is an endocrine gland responsible for producing the hormone calcitonin.

E. The adrenal gland is not under the influence of any hormones

Explanation / Answer

Only option A is true statement.

Melatonin is produced by pineal gland.

Pituitary gland is the master gland of the endocrine system.

Calcitonin is produced by parafollicular cells of the thyroid. Hypothalamus doesnot produce it.

Adrenal gland is under the influence of adrenocorticotrophic harmone ACTH prodced by Pituitary gland.

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