The endocrine system is responsible for: (Select all that apply)
Explanation & Rationale
A. The endocrine system, through hormones such as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), aldosterone, and parathyroid hormone, helps maintain fluid balance, electrolyte levels, and calcium homeostasis. B. Hormones such as thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) from the thyroid gland regulate basal metabolic rate, energy production, and overall metabolism. C. The endocrine system controls growth through growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary, as well as thyroid hormones, which influence skeletal and tissue development. D. Reproductive hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, regulate sexual development, puberty, gamete production, and reproductive function. E. While some hormones like gastrin, secretin, and cholecystokinin are involved in digestion, the primary regulation of digestive processes is part of the gastrointestinal system and nervous system, not the endocrine system as a whole. F. The endocrine system mediates the stress response through hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, produced by the adrenal glands, which help the body respond to physical or emotional stress.