endocrine system quiz

What do glands do?

• produces bile

• release hormones

• takes waste out of the body

• give the body mobility

Which of these choices do hormones not affect in the body?

• growth and development

• emotions and mood

• none of the above

• fertility and sexual function

Which of these is not a gland of the endocrine system?

• urethra

• hypothalamus

• thyroid

• pineal

Hormones affect nearly every process in your body.

• true

• false

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Hormonal imbalance can cause weight gain.

• true

• false

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Becoming deaf is a cause of hormonal imbalance.

• true

• false

Where is the hypothalamus located?

• in front of your neck

• behind the thyroid glands

• above the pituitary gland

• lower abdomen

What are the symptoms of PCOS?

• irregular periods

• abnormal hair growth

• weight gain

• all of the above

The hypothalamus tells glands when to produce hormones.

• true

• false

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What should you do to keep your endocrine system healthy?

• eat right

• see a healthcare provider regularly

• all of the above

• exercise