Endocrine System Quiz

Which endocrine gland is also an exocrine gland?

• Ovary

• Pancreas

• Pituitary

• Thymus

The parathyroid glands are located nearest what structure?

• Kidneys

• Larynx

• Liver

• Pinna

What best describes the composition of a hormone?

• A chemical substance produced by a gland

• A complex carbohydrate that aids metabolism

• A nutrient that functions in a physical process

• Any chemical substance in the body

Why is the pituitary the “master gland”?

• All hormones start as immature pituitary hormones

• Its hormones affect other glands

• Its hormones can replicate the actions of other hormones

• Its hormones control reproduction

If your body produced too much thyrotropin, you would have an:

• Overactive thymus gland

• Overactive thyroid gland

• Underactive thymus gland

• Underactive thyroid gland

What diagnostic procedure might reveal a pituitary tumor?

• Brain scan

• Cranial x-ray

• Encephalogram

• Lumbar puncture

A teenage athlete might want to grow bigger and taller. What pituitary hormone might the teenager unwisely take?

• ACTH

• FSH

• PRL

• GH

Lara is frightened and can feel her heart start to pound. What hormone is causing her reaction?

• Epinephrine

• Glucagon

• Progesterone

• Thyrotropin

Which of the following is classified as an endocrine hormone?

• Glycogen

• Insulin

• Melanin

• Surfactant

When doctors wish to induce labor, a pregnant woman is given Pitocin, a synthetic form of what pituitary hormone?

• Estrogen

• Oxytocin

• Progesterone

• Vasopressin