Endocrine System

Function of pancreas:

• control blood pressure
• produces hormones that control BSL (blood sugar level)
• control female characteristics
• control sperm production

What is the endocrine system?

• senses the hormone levels in the blood
• controls all other endocrine glands
• A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions
• decreases bone calcium levels

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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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Hormone regulation operates under which type of feedback mechanism?

• positive feedback

• negative feedback

• zero feedback

• Hormones are not regulated

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What is glucagon's major role in the body?

• to raise blood sugar
• to lower blood sugar
• to receive signals from the pituitary

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Insulin and glucagon are produced by

• the liver

• the pancreas

• the kidneys

Which gland secretes oxytocin?

• Adrenal cortex

• Anterior pituitary

• Pineal

• Posterior pituitary

Which gland secretes thymosin?

• Anterior pituitary

• Adrenal cortex

• Thymus

• Thyroid

Which gland secretes adrenaline?

• Adrenal cortex

• Adrenal medulla

• Anterior pituitary

• Posterior pituitary

Which hormone is responsible for targeting the kidney tubules to absorb water?

• Adrenlaine

• Aldosterone

• Antidiuretic hormone

• Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

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