Endocrine System Review

What is the role of the endocrine system? 

• Filtration of the blood
• Sending electrical signals 
• Regulation of numerous bodily functions
• Stabilize the body structure

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Which of the following is not an Endocrine gland?

• Stomach
• Pancreas
• Gonads
• Pituitary 

Hormones are considered what type of messenger?

• Electrical
• Chemical

Which of the following Endocrine glands is not found in the Brain?

• Pituitary 
• Pineal
• Hypothalamus
• Thymus

When something is secreted outside of the body it is known as?

• Endocrine
• Exocrine

This type of feedback loop puts the body into "Overdrive" by increasing the amount of hormones until the problem is fixed. 

• Positive Feedback
• Negative Feedback

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Blood sugar levels would be an example of?

• Positive Feedback
• Negative Feedback

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

This gland is known as the "master gland"

• Pineal 
• Thyroid
• Pituitary
• Thyroid

This hormone is involved in milk production after childbirth

• Myostatin
• Prolactin
• Growth Hormone
• Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Which of the following hormones is secreted from the Pituitary Gland?

• Prolactin
• ACTH
• Luteinizing Hormone
• All are Pituitary Hormones