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Q What is the term used for the branch of biology that is concerned with the study of endocrine glands and the role of their secretions?

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  • A Cell biology ✔ ✖
  • B Embryology ✔ ✖
  • C Endocrinology ✔ ✖
  • D Neuroendocrinology ✔ ✖
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Endocrinology is the branch of biology that deals with the study of endocrine glands and their secretions, including the regulation of hormonal balance and the effects of hormones on bodily functions. Endocrinologists study how hormones are produced, transported, and interact with different organs and tissues in the body. They also investigate the role of hormones in various physiological processes such as growth, development, metabolism, and reproduction.

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