Endocrine system

The endocrine system is made up of glands that release hormones into the blood.

• True

• False

Cells that have receptors for a

particular hormone are called (a)   .

All hormones are steroid hormones.

• True

• False

The endocrine system uses (a)   to

maintain homeostasis

Increased or decreased levels of endocrine hormone

may be caused by a genetic disorder.

• True

• False

Increased or decreased levels of endocrine hormone

may be caused by a tumor.

• True

• False

The ideal concentration

of glucose in the blood is normally maintained by two further hormones _________________________.

• Insulin and glucagon

• Insulin and testosteron

• Insulin and estrogen

Insulin is released when blood sugar is too high.

• True

• False

Glucagon is released when blood sugar is too high.

• True

• False

The three main types of diabetes are

• Type 1

• Type 2

• Type 3

• Type 4

• Gestational diabetes