Med Term Chapter 14 Endocrine System Review

Which of the following is an electrolyte?

• insulin

• cortisol

• sodium

• thyroxine

Which hormone lowers blood glucose levels?

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Which hormone initiates labor during childbirth?

• prolactin

• estrogen

• progesterone

• oxytocin

What is the name for the anterior portion of the pituitary gland?

What is the "master gland" of the endocrine system?

Which gland regulates metabolism?

• pineal

• parathyroid

• thyroid

• adrenal

Which organ produces insulin?

• liver

• pancreas

• kidney

• pituitary

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What is the name for the state of equilibrium in the internal environment of the body?

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Which glands are located on the posterior surface of the thyroid?

The primary energy source for living organisms is:

• salt

• water

• vitamin C

• glucose

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