Endocrine open note quiz

Endocrine glands secrete _

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• A wide range of chemical substances

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

• It creates chemicals, or hormones, 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.

The gland that stimulates body metabolism

• Thyroid
• testes
• ovary
• adrenal

How does a hormone identify its target cell?

• protein receptors on the cells surface

• it is only sent to its target cell

• neurons transmit the hormone signal

• glands are the target cell

Which of the following is NOT a major endocrine gland.

• pituitary

• hypothalymus

• sweat gland

• ovaries

• pancreas

Hormone that maintains/reabsorbs the water in the body.

• Norepinephrine

• Adrenaline

• Melatonin

• Antidiuretic hormone

Location of the adrenal glands.

• Within the thoracic cavity.
• Within the pancreas
• Posterior to the kidneys
• Superior to the kidneys

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

• diseases

• body temperature.

• stress.

• hormones.

In females, breast milk production is the result of:

• growth hormone
• vasopressin
• prolactin
• adrenaline

As you get dehydrated, your blood becomes thicker and harder to pump. Your kidneys will respond by stopping urine production, sending the water from urine into your bloodstream to thin your blood back to normal level. This is an example of what type of feedback?

• Positive Feedback Response

• Negative Feedback Loop