Hormones and Their Functions in the Body

What is another name for the endocrine system?

• Nervous system

• Circulatory system

• Hormonal system

• Digestive system

What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

• Digesting food

• Pumping blood

• Allowing different body parts to communicate

• Filtering waste

What are the small chemical molecules secreted by glands in the endocrine system called?

• Enzymes

• Hormones

• Neurotransmitters

• Antibodies

How do hormones travel throughout the body after being released?

• Through nerve cells

• Through the lymphatic system

• Through the bloodstream

• Through muscle contractions

What do hormones bind to on target tissues to trigger changes?

• Enzymes

• Receptors

• Nuclei

• Mitochondria

Which gland is often called the 'master gland' because it produces many different hormones that control other glands?

• Thyroid gland

• Adrenal gland

• Pituitary gland

• Pancreas

Where is the pituitary gland located?

• In the neck

• On top of the kidneys

• Attached to the brain

• Near the stomach

What hormone does the thyroid gland produce?

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

• Thyroxine

• Testosterone

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What is the main function of thyroxine?

• Regulating blood sugar

• Controlling puberty

• Regulating metabolism rate

• Preparing for fight-or-flight

Which hormone is produced by the adrenal glands?

• Thyroxine

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Oestrogen