which statement best describes endocrine glands?

Question

is it....
(1) function mainly to cure injuries
(2) found in various areas of the body
(3) controls the function of neurons and synapses
(4) secretes enzymes

Answer 1

(2) found in various areas of the body.

Beware of answer n. 4, it's misleading! You might think that glands are sevrating organs, however they do not secrete enzymes (which are proteins), but hormones, which are much smaller molecules, working as transducers (often in cascades).

Examples of endocrine glands are: the pituitary gland, the pancreas, the ovary and many others, you can find them here: (you can see that they are found everywhere in the body!)

http://training.seer.cancer.gov/module_anatomy/unit6_3_endo_glnds.html

Answer 2

Any of various glands or organs (as the thyroid gland,suprarenal bodies,pituitary body,etc.)which produce certain important internal secretion(products given up directly to the blood or lymph)acting upon particular organs and which,through improper functioning ,may cause grave disorders or death.(2)

Answer 3

2

There are many different endocrine systems located through out the body.

Ovaries
Testes
Adrenal
Pancreas
Pituitary
Hypothalamus
Thyroid
Etc.