Endocrine and Cardiovascular Systems

What is the main function of the endocrine system?  

• it creates chemicals that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis
• it creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis
• it maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis
• it releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis

Only one of the following statements is true.  Analyze the statements to determine which is completely true about how the endocrine system and cardiovascular system work together. 

• The endocrine system uses glands to produce hormones that travel with the blood through the blood vessels.
• The endocrine system uses glands to produce electrical signals that travel through the blood vessels.
• The endocrine system uses nerve cells to control all other systems including the cardiovascular system and the beating of the heart.
• The endocrine system uses white blood cells to kill diseases that might infect the body.

An organ that produces secretions called hormones is known as a :

• chemical
• gland
• hormone
• duct

The _____ _____ is the master gland of the body because it releases hormones that stimulate other glands.  It is located at the base of the brain. 

• gonads
• thymus gland
• thyroid gland
• pituitary gland

The _____ gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate. Its correct functioning depends on having a good supply of iodine from the diet.  It has a butterfly shape and is located in the anterior neck.

• thymus
• thyroid
• pineal gland
• pituitary gland

Produces the hormone insulin and glucagon, which controls the level of glucose in the blood.

• Thyroid Gland

• Pancreas

• Thymus Gland

• Pituitary Gland

Which part of the heart is this?

• Aorta
• Pumonary Vein
• Pulmonary Artery
• Left Atrium

Which part of the heart is this?

• Aorta
• Right Ventricle
• Left Atrium
• Left Ventricle

The oxygen-carrying protein in blood

• Platelets

• White Blood Cells

• Plasma

• Hemoglobin

Which part of the heart pumps oxygenated blood?

• Left side
• Right side
• Top side
• Bottom side