Match the following glands with their correct descriptions.

-Inner section of a gland above each kidney; secretes epinephrine
A)adrenal cortex
B)adrenal medulla
C)ovaries
D)pancreas
E)parathyroid glands
F)pituitary gland
G)testes
H)thyroid gland

Question

Match the following glands with their correct descriptions.

-Inner section of a gland above each kidney; secretes epinephrine
A)adrenal cortex
B)adrenal medulla
C)ovaries
D)pancreas
E)parathyroid glands
F)pituitary gland
G)testes
H)thyroid gland

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The inner section of a gland above each kidney that secretes epinephrine is the adrenal medulla.

Answer: A 
 The outer section of a gland above each kidney that secretes hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone is the adrenal cortex.

Answer: C 
 The reproductive glands in females that produce eggs and secrete estrogen and progesterone are the ovaries.

Answer: D 
 The gland that secretes insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels is the pancreas.

Answer: E 
 The four tiny glands located on the thyroid gland that regulate calcium levels in the blood are the parathyroid glands.

Answer: F 
 The gland that controls many of the body's hormones and regulates growth and development is the pituitary gland.

Answer: G 
 The male reproductive glands that produce sperm and secrete testosterone are the testes.

Answer: H 
 The gland that produces hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate, and temperature is the thyroid gland.

Match the Following Glands with Their Correct Descriptions