Respond to statements 125–129 in reference to the five
endocrine glands listed below.
a. adrenal cortex
b. ovary
c. pineal
d. parathyroid
e. thymus
D 125. This gland controls circadian rhythms.
D 126. This gland plays a central role in the immune
response.
D 127. This gland secretes a hormone that prepares and
maintains the uterus for pregnancy.
M 128. Progesterone is produced by this gland.
M 129. Calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by
this gland.
Answers: 125. c, 126. e, 127. b, 128. b, 129. d
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