Endocrine Structures

Endocrine Structures

Health Science 1

Poll

Pituitary gland is known as the ________gland

• smallest

• master

• mentor

Poll

The butterfly shaped gland over the trachea:

• thyroid

• thymus

Poll

Parathyroid glands are the size of ________ and attached to the thyroid

• pea

• walnut

• rice grain

Multiple Choice

Where are the adrenal glands located?

• On each side of the larynx

• On top of the kidneys

• On top of the heart

• On each side of the stomach

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has both endocrine and exocrine functions?

• Pancreas

• Pituitary Gland

• Thymus

• Thyroid

Multiple Choice

An organ that produces hormones is known as a _____.

• chemical

• gland

• secretion

• duct

Multiple Choice

The secretions from endocrine glands are called _____. These are complex chemicals that influence actions at distant sites and control body functions.

• hormones

• sebaceous fluids

• neural impulses

• lymph fluids

Multiple Choice

As a general rule, hormone concentrations are controlled by _____.

• positive feedback

• negative feedback

• neutral feedback

• cellular demands

Multiple Choice

Ovulation is triggered by a surge in _____.

• follicle-stimulating hormone

• luteinizing hormone

• estrogen

• progesterone

Multiple Choice

Which hormone is secreted from the posterior pituitary gland?

• Oxytocin

• Prolactin

• Epinephrine

• Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Multiple Choice

Which hormone prevents hypercalcemia?

• thyroid

• calcitonin

• parathormone

Multiple Choice

Fight or Flight (stress hormone) comes from:

• Adrenal Cortex

• Adrenal medulla

Multiple Choice

The pancreas secretes insulin which controls:

• cellular metabolism

• carbohydrate metabolism