Questions: The thyroid gland belongs to this organ system. (A) lymphatic/immunity (B) nervous (C) endocrine (D) respiratory 2 Points

The thyroid gland belongs to this organ system. (A) lymphatic/immunity (B) nervous (C) endocrine (D) respiratory 2 Points
Transcript text: The thyroid gland belongs to this organ system. (A) lymphatic/immunity (B) nervous (C) endocrine (D) respiratory 2 Points
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The answer is (C): endocrine.

Explanation for each option: (A) lymphatic/immunity - The lymphatic system is involved in the body's immune response and fluid balance, not in hormone production or regulation, which is the primary function of the thyroid gland. (B) nervous - The nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body, but it does not include the thyroid gland, which is involved in hormone production. (C) endocrine - The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system, which is responsible for producing and regulating hormones in the body. (D) respiratory - The respiratory system is involved in breathing and gas exchange, not in hormone production or regulation.

Summary: The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system, which is responsible for hormone production and regulation.

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