The Endocrine System

The "master gland" of the endocrine system, a gland that controls many body activities.

• hormone

• pituitary gland

• hypothalamus

• adrenal gland

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

• it creates chemicals 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

Which gland secretes insulin?

• Pancreas

• Ovaries

• Pituitary

• Thymus

The pituitary gland is most similar to:

• a worker in a factory

• a mail carrier

• the boss of a big office

• a security guard

What structure(s) shown in the picture above the kidneys?

• Thyroids

• Adrenal glands

• Testes

• Parathyroids

Endocrine glands secrete _

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• A wide range of chemical substances

The adrenal glands release adrenaline to help the body regulate _________________.

• diseases

• body temperature.

• stress.

• hormones.

Where is the thyroid gland located?

• at the top of the kidney

• in the abdomen, behind the stomach

• the base of the brain

• in the neck

Increases in the hormonal circulation and changes at the receptor level is an endocrine response to ______________

• anaerobic training

• aerobic training

• changes in temperature

• changes in emotions

Which of the following glands secrete adrenaline and cortisol?

• pancreas

• pituitary grand

• adrenal glands

• parathyroid gland