Endocrine and Nervous Systems

Organs of the endocrine system called _ secrete chemicals called hormones which regulate various body functions.

The thyroid gland lies over the windpipe and produces a hormone that controls the rate of what in the body?

• growth

• fluid

• metabolism

Which gland(s) release the hormone adrenaline when there is a need for an increase in your heart rate and blood flow?

• adrenal glands

• kidneys

• pancreas

The _ functions as a gland that releases insulin. Insulin is needed to move glucose from the blood into the cells.

What organ is a hollow muscular pear-shaped organ in which a baby develops?

• epididymus

• uterus

• vas deferens

• fallopian tube

Draw where the parathyroid glands are (hint: they're on another gland)

How confident are you in ability to do well on the test tomorrow?

• 100%

• 80%

• 70%

• not very

Which gland secretes the most hormones?

• Hypothalamus

• thyroid

• pancreas

• pituitary

Which gland controls how the cells in our body use the energy from the food we eat?

• hypothalamus

• thyroid

• pancreas

• pituitary

Which gland connects the nervous system to the endocrine system?

• hypothalamus

• thyroid

• adrenal glands

• pineal gland