Endocrine System Notes Check

The endocrine system is made up of glands that release hormones into the blood.

• True

• False

Are chemicals that travel in the blood and cause changes in different parts of the body

• Hormones
• Glands
• Parathyroid 
• Adrenal Gland 

What are some major organs of the Endocrine system?

• Heart and blood vessels
• Mouth, Lungs, Bronchi, and Trachea
• Esophagus, Stomach, Small and large instestine
• Pineal gland, Thyroid gland, Adrenal gland, and pancreas

What is the function of the endocrine system?

• to filter and eliminate the waste from the blood

• to secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate body activities

• to provide structure and support for the body

• to defend the body against pathogens

Which one here reduces the amount of

glucose in the blood?

(a)  

• Insulin
• Glucagon
• Glycogen
• ADH

Insulin and glucagon are produced by

• the liver

• the pancreas

• the kidneys

Which one here is a hormone?

• Glycogen

• Glycerol

• Glucagon

• Glucose

↑ weight loss

↑ appetite

Heat intolerance

are seen in

• Hypothyroidism

• Hyperthyroidism

The _________________ gland(s) sit on top of the kidneys, protect us from stress and produce cortisol (adrenaline).

• thyroid

• pituitary

• parathyroid

• adrenal

The ____________________ gland(s) is found in the neck and controls the rate of energy needed (metabolism), shaped like a butterfly.

• pituitary

• parathyroid

• thyroid

• adrenal