Endocrine System Quiz

During a biology class, Priya asked, 'What are glands?' (Choose 2)

• Very large cells in our bodies

• Small organs that give off hormones

• Large Organs that help digest food

• Produce Chemical Messages

What is the job of hormones?

• Repair broken blood vessels

• Keep our bodies cool

• Fight infections

• Carry messages from glands to other parts of the body

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What is the pituitary gland's nickname?

• Boss gland

• Master gland

• Commander gland

• Organ talker

What is the name of the process in which our body burns and uses calories to create energy? Hint: Controlled by the Thyroid

• Digestion

• Circulation

• Respiration

• Metabolism

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The parathyroid glands control which mineral in our bodies?

• Calcium

• Magnesium

• Potassium

• None of the above

What chemical is released when a person is frightened or stressed?

• Growth hormone

• Calcium

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

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What does insulin do?

• Controls how the body uses and stores glucose or sugar

• Creates growth hormone

• Controls body temperature

• Both B and C are correct

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The Thyroid produces which 3 hormones that regulate metabolism and calcium concentration?

• Thyroxine (T4)

• Triiodothyronine (T3)

• Calcitonin

• Aldosterone

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What is another name for male gland that produces testosterone?

• Ovaries

• Testies

• Eggs

• Sperm

This gland produces estrogen.

• Ovaries

• Testies

• Eggs

• Sperm