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Which symptom would a person whose parathyroid is not functioning properly have?

A
bones that break easily
B
a lump in the throat area
C
excess release of sweat
D
mood swings
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Which exocrine structure is involved in the digestion of fat?

A
salivary glands
B
lacrimal glands
C
liver
D
oil glands
6

Which function is performed by both goblet cells and lacrimal glands?

A
stress regulation
B
growth regulation
C
digestion
D
protection
8

Which of these best describes homeostasis?

A
the state of maintaining a stable internal environment when the external conditions are constant
B
the state of maintaining a stable internal environment despite changing external conditions
C
the state of maintaining a stable internal environment as a result of the body producing electrical impulses
D
the state of maintaining a stable internal environment as a result of the body producing chemical signals
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Goblet cells, salivary glands, sweat glands, oil glands, liver, pancreas, and lacrimal glands are all structures of

A
the respiratory system.
B
the immune system.
C
the endocrine system.
D
the exocrine system.
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Why is the pituitary gland called the master gland?

A
It regulates the work of many glands in the body.
B
It helps the brain master higher-level thinking processes.
C
It controls the heart, which is the master pumping organ in the body.
D
It is the largest gland in the body.

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