Endocrine quiz

The Endocrine system is composed of what?

• a group of organs and glands that produce hormones.

• hormones

• organs

• glands

What are the five functions of the Endocrine system?

• water, protein, storage, balance and breathing

• 3

• growth, reproduction, metabolism, behavior, and water-electrolyte-nutrient balance.

• 5

A group of cells that gives off or secretes chemicals?

• Vein

• Gland

• Artery

• All the above

Why is the pituitary the "master gland"?

• Its hormones affect other glands.
• Its hormones can replicate the actions of other hormones.
• All hormones start as immature pituitary hormones.
• Its hormones control reproduction.

Which of the following glands produces estrogen?

• Pineal
• Pituitary
• Ovary
• Adrenal

Growth Hormone is released from 

• pituitary gland
• thymus 

What is gland #3?

• Adrenal Gland
• Pancreas
• Ovaries
• Testes

Letter E is pointing to

• Thymus
• Pineal Gland
• Adrenal
• Parathyroids

Letter B is pointing to

• Thymus
• Pineal Gland
• Adrenal
• Parathyroids

What does endocrine mean?

• secretions released outside the body

• electrical information sent within the body

• secretions released inside the body

• particles sent between adjacent cells