Endocrine Test Review

Diabetes mellitus is an example of_____________ becuase the pancreas does not produce enough insulin

• endosecretion

• hyposecretion

• hypersecretion

• thyrosecretion

Which gland is responsible for stimulating growth in bones and muscles?

• adrenal

• thyroid

• hypothalamus

• pituitary

Which gland is often known as the "master gland" because it has wide-reaching effects on the whole body?

• adrenal gland

• thyroid

• hypothalamus

• pituitary

Which two structures are responsible for regulating the calcium levels within the blood?

• parathyroid and thyroid

• parathyroid and thymus

• adrenal glands and thyroid

• pancreas and thyroid

Which gland in the mage is responsible for regulating sleep and wake cycles?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 9

Which structure is responsible for creating the "fight or flight" response to stress and emergency situations?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 9

Which gland is responsible for developing cells that are used in the immune system?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 9

Endocrine glands secrete _

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• A wide range of chemical substances

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.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What structure is this?

• Pancreas

• Thyroid

• Parathyroid

• Adrenal glands

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3