Endocrine System

Which structure is known as the master gland?

• hypothalamus

• pineal gland

• pituitary gland

• adrenal gland

Answer explanation

The hypothalamus is not a gland, but it does house the pituitary gland

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our metabolism is controlled by the ____________ hormone

Answer explanation

metabolism is the rate at which our body uses calories (energy)

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place an X where the pituitary gland is located

which gland controls sleep?

• melatonin

• pineal

• adrenal

• insulin

Answer explanation

melatonin is the hormone produced from the pineal GLAND

the gland that controls our fight or flight response, is the __________ gland

which gland controls our blood sugar levels?

• diabetes

• insulin

• pancreas

Answer explanation

insulin is the HORMONE that is secreted from the pancreas that causes diabetes

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True or False: The human growth hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Name two disorders related to hyper or hypo secretion of the thyroid hormone

Answer explanation

Grave's is due to hypersecretion of the thyroid hormone, and Hashimoto's is from hyposecretion

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Is negative feedback loop a good thing?

• YES

• NO

Answer explanation

negative feedback is good because it opposes a bad stimulus to help bring the body back into homeostasis

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Place an X where the hypothalamus is located