What Organ System Includes the Pituitary Gland, Adrenal Gland, and Thyroid

Question

What organ system includes the pituitary gland, adrenal gland, and thyroid gland?
A) integumentary
B) nervous
C) endocrine
D) cardiovascular
E) immune

Accepted Answer

The pituitary gland, adrenal gland, and thyroid gland are all part of the endocrine system, which is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.