Endocrine System - Glands and their hormones

The hormone that causes calcium to be deposited in bone is

• calcitonin
• parathyroid hormone
• thyroxine
• insulin

Oxytocin is sometimes administered to women to

• stimulate milk production
• stimulate uterine contractions
• stimulate uterine relaxation
• stimulate ACTH production

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

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

Epinephrine and norepinephrine are considered the fight or flight hormones because of their affect in emergency situations.

• True 
• False

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

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

• Benadryl
• Melatonin
• Melanin
• Ambien

Which of the following gland does NOT belong to the endocrine system?

• pituitary
• testes
• salivary
• thyroid

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

Insulin and glucagon are produced by

• the liver

• the pancreas

• the kidneys