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The most common controlling mechanism of hormone secretion is a feedback system or circuit. An example of this is body temperature, a condition that is continuously monitored and adjusted as necessary so that the body can function properly.
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∙ 9y agoMetabolism
Homeostasis is the general term for keeping balance in the body, and applies to endocrine gland secretion as well. Most endocrine gland activity maintains homeostasis through negative feedback. Positive feedback also has a role. Stimulus may be humoral or neural.
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∙ 10y agoThe hypothalamus part of the brain is the part of the nervous system that controls most of the release of hormones. The hypothalamus most notably controls the pituitary gland which is where most of the body's hormones are produced. These hormones are triggered by a negative feedback loop.
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∙ 13y agonegative feedback, humeral, hormonal, and neural.
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Which endocrine gland is under the control of the nervous system?
The hypothalamus is the portion of the brain that helps to control the endocrine system.
Is the pituitary considered an endocrine gland?
Absolutely. It is the master gland of the endocrine system.
What endocrine organ control most of the glands and body temperature?
-Pituitary Gland
Which major area of the brain serves as the link between the nervous system and the endocrine system by communicating with the pituitary gland to control many body activities?
The pituitary gland controls the endocrine system.
The spleen is the largest endocrine gland?
The spleen is not an endocrine gland.
Which endocrine gland is under the control of the nervous system?
The hypothalamus is the portion of the brain that helps to control the endocrine system.
Which gland controls the hypothalamus?
in the endocrine system the hypothalamus produces hormones that control the pituitary gland.
Which gland is known as the master gland because it secretes hormones that control the functions of other endocrine glands?
The pituitary gland
What is the combination of endocrine gland and hormone?
The combination of an endocrine gland and a hormone is a working endocrine gland that has a chemical messenger called a hormone. The hormone can be either manufactured by that gland itself, a stored hormone that another gland made, or it can be a positive or negative feedback hormone as part of the hormonal control system.
Which endocrine structures control the cycle of menstruation?
The Pituitary Gland and Ovaries.
Which is the endocrine gland?
The largest gland in the endocrine system is the Thyroid Gland.
Is the pituitary considered an endocrine gland?
Absolutely. It is the master gland of the endocrine system.
What is the endocrine definition of self-regulating?
The endocrine system has four major mechanisms of control that regulate its functions. They are: Hormonal control, neural control, negative feedback, and positive feedback.
Is the Cowper's gland an endocrine gland?
The Cowper's gland is not an endocrine gland. It's an exocrine gland with a duct.
Which is the largest endocrine gland?
The largest gland in the endocrine system is the Thyroid Gland.
Hormones that control the functions of other endocrine glands are secreted by the?
pituitary gland
What endocrine organ control most of the glands and body temperature?
-Pituitary Gland
