Body Systems Unit Test

This system is responsible for a range of bodily functions through the release of hormones.

• Lymphatic system

• Digestive system

• Endocrine system

• Respiratory system

Which of the following is not considered a function of the endocrine system?

• metabolism

• heart rate

• body temperature

• tooth decay

Which endocrine system gland produces hormones that affect a person’s growth and reproduction?

• Thyroid

• Pituitary

• Adrenals

• Pancreas

Which endocrine system gland is located in front of the neck and is essential for proper metabolism?

• Thymus

• Hypothalamus

• Thyroid

• Parathyroids

Which endocrine system gland maintains control of a person’s calcium levels in bones and blood?

• Pancreas

• Parathyroids

• Adrenals

• Pineal Body

Which endocrine gland is located in the abdomen and controls blood sugar levels?

• Pancreas

• Thymus

• Pineal Body

• Adrenals

Which endocrine gland is located in the middle of the brain and is important for a person's sleep-wake cycles?

• Adrenals

• Hypothalamus

• Thyroid

• Pineal Body

Which endocrine system gland is active until puberty and produces hormones for the development of T-cells?

• Thymus

• Parathyroids

• Thyroid

• Pancreas

Which endocrine system gland is located on top of each kidney to produce hormones regulating blood pressure, heart rate, and stress response?

• Adrenals

• Parathyroids

This is the most common thyroid disorder in the United States. Our Immune cells attack healthy tissue instead of protecting it.

• Thyroid cancer

• Type I diabetes

• Hashimoto's disease

• Addison's disease