Endocrine System Review

The Pituitary (Posterior) makes which hormone?

• Melatonin

• Estrogen

• Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

• Cortisol

Which gland makes melatonin to help us sleep?

• Gonads

• Pineal

• Thymus

• Thyroid

What disease develops from low estrogen levels that make the bones very weak and porous?

• Rickets

• Pica

• Cancer

• Osteoporosis

Gestational diabetes can develop in women who are _________?

• Taking certain medications

• Pregnant

• Obese

• Too thin

Which gland regulated calcium in our blood stream?

• Thymus

• Thyroid

• Parathyroid

• Pineal

The Endocrine System also works with the Nervous System.

• True

• False

Which gland in the following list is NOT located in the head?

• Pituitary

• Hypothalamus

• Parathyroid

• Pineal

The pituitary gland controls the release of Human Growth Hormone (HGH).

• True

• False

In the 'fight or flight' response, what changes happen to the body during stress?

• Adrenaline is secreted

• Breathing and heart rate increase

• Blood pressure increases

• All of these

The gonads (ovaries) control the release of estrogen in the body.

• True

• False