Endocrine System

The Endocrine system is composed of what?

• a group of organs and glands that produce hormones.

• hormones

• organs

• glands

The parathyroid glands are located nearest what structure?

• Larynx
• Pinna
• Liver
• Kidneys

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

Robbie is 24 years old, four feet tall, has short arms, and normal mental development. He has:

• Diabetes insipidus
• Acromegaly
• Dwarfism
• Hypothyroidism

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Karla has an enlarged thyroid gland. The enlargement is called a/an:

• Goiter
• Adenoma
• Fibroid
• Lipoma

Growth Hormone is released from 

• pituitary gland
• thymus 

This central nervous system structure helps regulate the pituitary, and even secretes some hormones of it’s own:

• Adrenal Gland
• Thyroid
• Hypothalamus 
• Atria of the heart 

Once you reach adulthood, this gland becomes mostly adipose tissue and still produces some immune cells:

• Thalamus
• Thymus
• Thyroid 
• Parathyroid 

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Endocrine System? 

• Maintain homeostasis
• Regulate overall metabolism
• Support, protect, store, and transport substances in the body
• Stimulate and facilitate reproductive processes