Endocrine System Practice

What is the endocrine system?

• A system of vessels that circulates blood around the body.

• A group of bones and tissue that provides support and structure for the body.

• A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions

• A group of organs that is responsible for eliminating wastes.

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What is the main function of the endocrine system?

• It creates chemicals, or hormones, 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.

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The "master gland" is known as the __________________.

• thyroid gland.

• adrenal gland.

• pancreas.

• pituitary gland.

The gland that stimulates body metabolism

• Thyroid
• testes
• ovary
• adrenal

Which of the following are chemicals that travel in the blood and cause changes in different parts of the body?

• Hormones

• Glands

• Parathyroid

• Adrenal Gland

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The response to stress is called

• Stay or Stray Response

• Fight or Stay Response

• Flee or Stray Response

• Fight or Flight Response

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Which term refers to the body's use of energy for energy and growth?

• Excretion

• Metabolism

• Digestion

• Respiration

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

• Thyroid Gland

• Pancreas

• Thymus Gland

• Pituitary Gland

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Where are the adrenal glands located?

• One on each side of the larynx
• On top of the kidneys
• Behind the orbital bone
• The inner ear

Which of the following produces adrenaline?

• thyroid gland
• parathyroid glands
• pancreas
• adrenal glands