The Endocrine System- Review

The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland that is also part of the nervous system.

• True

• False

Growth hormone helps break down fats for use as a fuel source by the body.

• True

• False

Excessive urination, excessive thirst, and increased hunger are symptoms of both types of diabetes.

• True

• false

Type 1 diabetes is also called adult onset diabetes.

• True

• False

What hormone secreted by the pancreas causes the breakdown of glycogen stored in the liver?

• calcitonin

• prolactin

• glucagon

• insulin

What is the function of the pineal gland's hormone melatonin?

• cause people to feel sleepy

• protect skin from ultraviolet ray damage

• regulate he menstrual cycle

• increase body growth during adolescence

Which gland needs iodine in order to secrete its hormones?

• adrenal

• pituitary

• thyroid

• thymus

a hormone that promotes glucose uptake in body tissues

• calcitonin

• prolactin

• insulin

• glucagon

a long, thin gland located posterior o the stomach, this secretes insulin and glucagon

• pancreas

• thyroid

• thymus

• hypothalamus

chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine glands.

• insulin

• hormones

• tetany

• pancreas