Medical and Biological Systems Quiz

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

• Pump blood through the body

• Send electrical signals

• Produce hormones

• Break down food

Which gland is known as the "master gland"?

• Thyroid

• Pituitary

• Adrenal

• Pancreas

Insulin is produced by which organ?

• Liver

• Kidney

• Pancreas

• Stomach

What hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels?

• Estrogen

• Insulin

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

Which type of blood cell fights infections?

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• White blood cells

• Plasma cells

What is the liquid part of blood called?

• Serum

• Water

• Plasma

• Lymph

What part of the nervous system controls voluntary movement?

• Autonomic

• Sympathetic

• Somatic

• Reflex arc

Which organ is the control center of the nervous system?

• Heart

• Brain

• Spine

• Kidney

What does the medical term "tachycardia" mean?

• Low blood sugar

• Slow heartbeat

• Fast heartbeat

• High temperature

What does "hypoglycemia" mean?

• High blood sugar

• Low blood sugar

• Low blood pressure

• No sugar in the diet