Asked by Tatum Sobota on Jul 15, 2024
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The __________, located on the top of the kidneys, secrete(s) hormones that regulate salt intake, control stress reactions, and provide a secondary source of sex hormones affecting the sexual changes that occur during adolescence.
A) adrenal glands
B) thymus gland
C) thyroid gland
D) gonads
Adrenal Glands
Glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress responses and metabolism.
Sex Hormones
Chemical substances produced by the body that regulate sexual functions and characteristics, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Stress Reactions
Physiological and psychological responses to perceived threats or challenges.
- Understand the functions of different glands and the hormones they secrete.
Verified Answer
AS
Aaliyah SpriggsJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The adrenal glands are located on the top of the kidneys and secrete hormones that regulate salt intake, control stress reactions, and provide a secondary source of sex hormones affecting the sexual changes that occur during adolescence. The thymus gland is involved in the development of the immune system, the thyroid gland regulates metabolism, and the gonads (ovaries or testes) produce primary sex hormones.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the functions of different glands and the hormones they secrete.