Endocrine System

Epinephrine to activate the sympathetic nervous system is produced by:

• adrenal
• pituitary

The _________ gland is located in front of the upper part of the trachea.

• thyroid
• goiter
• pituitary

The Pituitary glands are divided into two sections or lobes: the ____________ and ________________

• anterior and posterior
• medial and lateral

Estrogen to stimulate the growth of the reproductive organs in the female is produced by:

• testes
• Ovary
• fallopian tubes

Testosterone to stimulate the growth and development of sex organs in the male is produced by:

• Testes
• Ovary

The hormone that lowers blood sugar is:

• Insulin
• Glucagon
• Cortisol
• GnRH

What element is needed to produce proper amounts of Thyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4)?

• Iodine
• Iron
• Calcium
• Zinc

The hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to a stressor is:

• Aldosterone
• Cortisol
• Epinephrine
• ACTH

The gland that controls regulation of metabolic rate is the:

• Thyroid
• Parathyroids
• Pancreas
• Adrenal Glands

Glucose levels in the blood are controlled by the:

• Pancreas
• Thyroid
• Parathyroids
• Adrenal Glands