Endocrine System Quiz

Which system in the body is responsible for producing and regulating hormones?

• Respiratory system

• Nervous system

• Digestive system

• Endocrine system

What are the chemical messengers produced by the endocrine system called?

• proteins

• neurotransmitters

• hormones

• enzymes

Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' because it controls the functions of many other endocrine glands?

• Pancreas

• Adrenal gland

• Thyroid gland

• Pituitary gland

What is the main hormone produced by the thyroid gland?

• Estrogen

• Testosterone

• Thyroxine

• Insulin

What is the primary function of the adrenal glands?

• Digest food

• Regulate hormone production

• Produce insulin

• Control body temperature

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the body's response to stress?

• cortisol

• estrogen

• insulin

• testosterone

What can you do to help keep your endocrine system healthy?

• exercise

• eat healthy foods

• drink water

• All of the above

Which endocrine gland is located at the base of the brain?

• Pituitary gland

• Pancreas

• Thyroid gland

• Adrenal gland

What hormone does the pituitary gland produce to stimulate growth?

• growth hormone

• testosterone

• estrogen

• insulin

What is the gland that can sometimes impact women's metabolism later in life?

• puitary

• pancreas

• thyroid

• adrenaline