Chemical messengers that are manufactured by the endocrine system are called

• Enzymes

• Hormones

• Lymph

• Saliva

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Abnormally protruding eyes are known medically as:

• Bulb eyes

• Exophthalmos

• Bug Eyes

• None of the above

How many lobe(s) does the pituitary gland have?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

Which part of the body is the thyroid gland located next to?

• Pancreas

• Kidneys

• Trachea

• Fallopian Tubes

The action of the thymus hormone is related to:

• Distribution of hair all over the body

• Development of sexual characteristics

• Development of the immune system

• Body metabolism

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A complex disorder of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism from a lack of insulin is called:

• Dwarfism

• Cushing's Disease

• Diabetes Mellitus

• Addison's

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The Islets of Langerhans consists of:

• Two large glands situated in the thyroid

• Small groups of cells scattered throughout the pancreas

• Glandular tissues scattered throughout the liver

• A single gland located in the thoracic region

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Where are the adrenal glands located?

• Behind the thyroid

• In the larynx

• At the base of the brain

• Above each kidney

Which mineral does the body require for the production of the thyroid hormone?

• Iodiine

• Calcium

• Potassium

• Calcium

What does the term hyperglycemia mean?

• Increase in glycogen

• Decrease in blood sugar

• Increase in blood sugar

• None of the above

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