Endocrine System Quiz

Insulin causes

• a decrease in the concentration of blood glucose
• a decrease in the permeability of cell membranes to glucose
• an increase in the production of glucose from glycogen
• none of these is correct

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The hormones of the ___ play a role in regulating metabolism.

• thymus gland
• parathyroid gland
• thyroid gland
• pineal gland

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

The master gland of the body, secreting a large number of hormones that affect other glands, growth and development. Housed within a bony cradle deep within the skull. 

• Thymus
• Pineal
• Thyroid
• Pituitary

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

This substance plays a role in regulating circadian rhythms (sleep patterns), and is produced by the pineal body.

• Benadryl

• Melatonin

• Melanin

• Ambien

What is the male gland that secretes testosterone?

• Ovaries
• Pituitary
• Testes
• Adrenal glands

The gland that stimulates secondary sex characteristics in females. 

• Thyroid
• testes
• ovary
• adrenal

Letter H is pointing to

• Thymus
• Pancreas
• Pituitary
• Pineal

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

Insulin and glucagon are produced by

• the liver

• the pancreas

• the kidneys

A hormone is

• a chemical substance produced by a gland and carried by the lymph.

• an enzyme produced by a gland and carried by the blood.

• a chemical substance produced by a gland and carried by the blood.

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Which gland helps respond to stress and danger?

• Thyroid
• Adrenal
• Pancreas
• Parathyroid