The endocrine system Quiz BWHS - 13.20 to 13.23

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

• It regulates other endocrine glands and controls growth and metabolism.

• It produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

• It filters blood and produces urine.

• It stores bile produced by the liver.

What does the adrenal gland produce?

• Adrenaline and cortisol

• Insulin and glucagon

• Estrogen and testosterone

• Thyroid hormones

What is the role of the thymus gland?

• It produces hormones that are important for the development of the immune system.

• It filters blood and removes old red blood cells.

• It regulates metabolism and energy levels in the body.

• It stores bile produced by the liver.

What is the role of the thyroid gland?

• Regulates metabolism and energy production in the body.

• Produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

• Filters toxins from the blood and produces urine.

• Controls the body's immune response.

Which gland is responsible for growth spurts during puberty?

• Thyroid gland

• Adrenal gland

• Pituitary gland

• Pancreas

What is the function of insulin?

• Insulin helps cells absorb glucose from the bloodstream, lowering blood sugar levels.

• Insulin increases the production of glucose in the liver.

• Insulin stimulates the breakdown of fats in adipose tissue.

• Insulin enhances the absorption of proteins in muscle cells.

What hormones do the testes produce?

• Estrogen

• Testosterone

• Progesterone

• Luteinizing Hormone

What is the function of the pancreas in the endocrine system?

• To produce bile for digestion

• To regulate blood sugar levels by secreting insulin and glucagon

• To filter blood and produce urine

• To store and release hormones into the bloodstream

How do hormones travel in the body?

• Hormones are released into the bloodstream and travel to target organs or tissues to exert their effects.

• Hormones are stored in the liver and released when needed.

• Hormones travel through the lymphatic system to reach their target organs.

• Hormones are absorbed directly by the cells they affect.

What is homeostasis in the context of the endocrine system?

• Homeostasis is the process of cell division in the body.

• Homeostasis is the maintenance of stable internal conditions in the body, regulated by hormones.

• Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to grow and develop.

• Homeostasis is the method by which the body eliminates waste products.