Endocrine Quiz

Robert Wadlow was abnormally tall, standing at 8 feet 11 inches. He was the tallest man who ever lived. Which one of his endocrine glands caused this abnormality?

• Adrenal

• Pineal

• Pituitary

• Thyroid

Which type of gland secretes substances through ducts?​ (a)   ​

• Exocrine
• Endocrine

Which of these conditions is caused by an overproduction of T4?

• Diabetes

• Hyperthyroidism

• Hypothyroidism

• Hypoglycemia

Which gland's hormone would be included in a weight loss supplement

• Adrenal

• Thyroid

• Pineal

• Thymus

A tumor causes an excess of parathyroid hormone (PTH) to be secreted. Which statement best predicts the effects of this tumor.

• Nerve damage

• Poor circulation

• Rapid pulse

• Muscle fatigue

• Weakened bones

Rachel is 62 years old, works at a stressful desk job and is obese. She has been diagnosed with diabetes. Which of the following is probably the main cause of her diabetes?

• Age

• Stressful job

• Weight

• Gender

Which type of gland secretes hormones?​ (a)  

• Endocrine
• Exocrine

Which of these glands produces a hormone that is believed to affect the sleep cycle?

• Testes

• Thymus

• Ovaries

• Pineal gland

Which condition is a result of low blood sugar?

• Diabetes Mellitus

• Hyperthyroidism

• Hypothyroidism

• Hypoglycemia

Which of these secretes epinephrine?

• Adrenal medulla

• Adrenal Cortex

• Pituitary posterior lobe

• Pituitary anterior lobe