Endocrine System QUIZ

Which hormone is produced by the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas?

• progesterone

• insulin

• thyroxine

• melatonin

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which glands are located on the top of each kidney?

• adrenal

• pineal

• ovaries

• pituitary

Which gland is the "master" gland?

• pineal

• thyroid

• testes

• pituitary

Which gland AND hormone reduces blood calcium levels?

• parathyroid, calcitonin

• parathyroid, parathormone

• thyroid, calcitonin

• thyroid, thyroxine

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which of the following does not come from the anterior pituitary gland?

• growth hormone

• thyroid stimulating hormone

• prolactin

• vasopressin (ADH)

A hyperfunction of growth hormone in adulthood would result in which disorder?

• dwarfism

• acromegaly

• gigantism

• cretinism

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which hormone is released during childbirth causing uterine contractions?

• melatonin

• prolactin

• oxytocin

• estrogen

Which endocrine gland is also a lymphatic organ in the thoracic cavity?

• thymus

• pancreas

• thryoid

• adrenal

Which hormone controls the rate of metabolism?

• thymosis

• thryoxine

• progesterone

• testosterone

Which of the following is released from the posterior pituitary gland? (2 ANSWERS)

• luteinizing hormone

• oxytocin

• follicle stimulating hormone

• vasopressin (ADH)

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3