Endocrine System

What is the primary link between the endocrine and nervous system?

• pineal gland

• pituitary gland

• hypothalamus

• thymus

What is another name for the pituitary gland?

• master gland

• hypothalamus

• leader gland

• thyroid gland

What is the pineal gland shaped like?

• fork

• spoon

• coin

• pine cone

Where is the thyroid gland located?

• thorax

• neck

• abdomen

• brain

How many parathyroid glands are located on the thyroid gland?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 3

Hyposecretion of insulin may result in what?

• primary aldosteronism

• cushing disease

• diabetes mellitus

• Addison disease

Where is the thymus located?

• thorax

• abdomen

• neck

• brain

What is the general term used to describe polyuria?

• cushing disease

• acidosis

• acromegaly

• diabetes

What type of diabetes is usually diagnosed in children?

• Type 1 diabetes mellitus

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus

• Type 3 diabetes mellitus

• Gestational diabetes

Hyposecretion of cortisol can result in

• polydipsia

• cushing disease

• Addison disease

• primary aldosteronism