gland
Glands secrete materials used elsewhere in the body. This topic is part of Human Body within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 32 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
gland trivia questions
A gland produces and releases what?
Answer: Substances such as hormones or enzymes
Bonus fact: Glands secrete materials used elsewhere in the body.
Which gland in the neck produces thyroid hormones?
Answer: Thyroid
Bonus fact: The thyroid helps regulate metabolism.
What kind of gland releases hormones directly into the bloodstream?
Answer: Endocrine gland
Bonus fact: Endocrine glands are ductless.
Which glands release adrenaline?
Answer: Adrenal glands
Bonus fact: The adrenal medulla releases adrenaline.
What gland behind a toad's eye can secrete defensive chemicals?
Answer: Parotoid gland
Bonus fact: Parotoid glands produce toxins in many toads.
Which gland is often called the master gland?
Answer: Pituitary gland
Bonus fact: The pituitary regulates many other endocrine glands.
Which gland produces hormones that strongly regulate metabolic rate?
Answer: Thyroid gland
Bonus fact: Thyroid hormones affect metabolism throughout the body.
Iodine is especially important for normal function of which gland?
Answer: Thyroid
Bonus fact: Thyroid hormones contain iodine.
The adrenal glands sit on top of what organs?
Answer: Kidneys
Bonus fact: Humans have one adrenal gland above each kidney.
Which glands in the armpit contribute strongly to body odor after bacteria act on their secretions?
Answer: Apocrine sweat glands
Bonus fact: Apocrine secretions themselves are initially nearly odorless.
Which brain gland releases hormones that help initiate puberty?
Answer: Pituitary gland
Bonus fact: Pituitary gonadotropins stimulate the ovaries or testes.
An endocrine gland releases what into the bloodstream?
Answer: Hormones
Bonus fact: Hormones travel to target tissues.