Med Terms 1390: Ch. 9: The Endocrine System

Which gland regulates pituitary secretions and regulates body temperature and heart rate?

• hypothalamus

• pancreas

• thyroid

• thymus

Which gland stimulates growth and metabolism, and assists with sometimes lowering blood calcium levels if needed?

• hypothalamus

• pancreas

• thyroid

• thymus

Which gland regulates blood glucose levels?

• hypothalamus

• pancreas

• thyroid

• thymus

Which gland works with the immune system?

• hypothalamus

• pancreas

• thyroid

• thymus

Which gland regulates the female sex hormones and the menstrual cycle?

• ovaries

• testes

• pituitary

• pineal

Which gland regulates the male sex hormones and sperm production?

• ovaries

• testes

• pituitary

• pineal

Which gland stimulates the the thyroid and adrenal glands' secretions, bone & muscle growth, water reabsorption, and the production of melanin?

• ovaries

• testes

• pituitary

• pineal

Which gland affects sexual function and sleep cycles?

• ovaries

• testes

• pituitary

• pineal

Which gland regulates blood calcium levels?

• parathyroid

• pancreas

• adrenal

• pineal

Which gland regulates reactions to stress, metabolism, and aids in electrolyte and fluid balances?

• parathyroid

• pancreas

• adrenal

• pineal