Endocrine System

Where is the thyroid gland?

• Below Adam's apple in neck

• Scrotum

• Brain

• Chest

Which hormone is produced in the testes

• Insulin

• Adrenalin

• Testosterone

• Thyroxine

Where is insulin produced

• Liver

• Heart

• Pancreas

• Pineal gland

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which hormone is involved in regulating blood glucose levels?

• Thyroxine

• Oestrogen

• Testosterone

• Insulin

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Where are the adrenal glands? (pick the correct number in diagram)

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 5

Which gland(s) is sometimes referred to as the master gland?

• Adrenal

• Pituitary

• Testes

• Ovaries

Endocrine glands secrete _

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• A wide range of chemical substances

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

• It creates chemicals, or hormones, that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis.

The gland that stimulates body metabolism

• Thyroid
• testes
• ovary
• adrenal

The adrenal glands release adrenaline to help the body regulate _________________.

• diseases

• body temperature.

• stress.

• hormones.