Exam 3 Review BIO 106

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

• True

• False

What is the function of the thymus?

• Help the immune system by training and developing cells

• Danger the inmune system

• Links nervous system to endocrine system

• Regulates blood sugar

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

Insulin is a hormone produced by the ___________________.

• liver

• bladder

• pancreas

• heart

This hormone increases reabsorption of water by kidney. 

• ACTH
• ADH
• PTH
• glucagon

Where is the thyroid located?

• in the neck
• in the throat
• in the chest
• in the brain

What is glucagon's major role in the body?

• to raise blood sugar
• to lower blood sugar
• to receive signals from the pituitary

Which gland produces growth hormone?

• Thyroid gland
• Adrenal glands
• Pituitary gland

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

• thyroid

• pituitary

• parathyroid

• adrenal

The ____________________ gland(s) are found behind the thyroid and control the calcium in the blood and bones.

• testes

• ovaries

• adrenal

• parathyroid