Biology 34.2

Multiple Choice

The thyroid gland

• controls the secretions of the pituitary gland

• controls epinephrine levels in th blood

• regulates the body's metabolism

• helps the body prepare for & deal with stress

Multiple Choice

Which hormone promotes the breakdown and release of glycogen in the liver?

• parathyroid hormone

• glucagon

• calcitonin

• antidiuretic hormone

Multiple Choice

Which gland helps the body respond to stress?

• thymus

• pancreas gland

• pituitary gland

• adrenal gland

Multiple Choice

The pituitary gland is responsible for

• reglating glucose levels in the blood

• controlling the actions of other endocrine glands

• the production of sex hormones

• increasing calcium levels in the blood

Multiple Choice

Two hormones released by the adrenal medulla are

• epinephrine & aldosterone

• norepinephrine & insulin

• epinephrine & norepinephrine

• insulin & epinephrine