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WorksheetsEndocrine System Review
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 49mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following terms means insufficient sugar in the blood?
a)
hypercalcemia
b)
hyponatremia
c)
hyperkalemia
d)
hypoglycemia
2.
Which of the following endocrine glands is the female gonad?
a)
ovaries
b)
pancreas
c)
thymus
d)
pineal
3.
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the ovaries?
a)
estrogen
b)
melatonin
c)
progesterone
d)
both A and C
4.
Which of the following statements regarding the testes or its hormone is NOT true?
a)
Testes are the male gamete.
b)
Testes are responsible for sperm production.
c)
Testes secrete testosterone.
d)
Testosterone produces the male secondary sexual characteristics.
5.
Which term refers to bulging eyeballs?
a)
edema
b)
exophthalmos
c)
gynecomastia
d)
hirsutism
6.
Cushing's syndrome is caused by:
a)
hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex
b)
hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex
c)
hyposecretion of the thyroid gland
d)
hypersecretion of the thyroid gland
7.
Which of the following statements regarding insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is NOT true?
a)
It generally develops early in life.
b)
It is also called Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
c)
The pancreas does not produce insulin.
d)
The patient must take insulin injections.
8.
Which of the following statements regarding diabetes mellitus is NOT true?
a)
Diabetics experience hyperglycemia.
b)
Ketoacidosis is a potentially fatal condition that affects diabetics.
c)
Diabetics experience glycosuria.
d)
Hypoparathyroidism may cause diabetes mellitus.
9.
Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities?
a)
dwarfism
b)
cretinism
c)
acromegaly
d)
gigantism
10.
Which of the following conditions is characterized by being abnormally short in height?
a)
dwarfism
b)
cretinism
c)
acromegaly
d)
gigantism
11.
Which of the following conditions develops from an overproduction of growth hormone in a child?
a)
dwarfism
b)
cretinism
c)
acromegaly
d)
gigantism
12.
Graves' disease is caused by:
a)
hypersecretion of the thyroid
b)
hyposecretion of the thyroid
c)
hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex
d)
hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex
13.
An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called:
a)
insulinoma
b)
goiter
c)
adenocarcinoma
d)
myxedema
14.
Which of the following medications is used to treat hyperglycemia?
a)
corticosteroids
b)
insulin
c)
vasopressin
d)
thyroid replacement hormone
15.
A decrease in the production of insulin causes:
a)
diabetes mellitus
b)
cretinism
c)
exophthalmos
d)
diabetes insipidus
16.
The master gland is known as the:
a)
pituitary
b)
thyroid
c)
adrenal
d)
ovary
17.
The chief treatment for _____________________ is growth hormone injections.
a)
Diabetes Mellitus
b)
Gigantism
c)
Short Statue (Dwarfism)
d)
Hypothyroidism
18.
Where are the adrenal glands located?
a)
above the kidneys
b)
thoracic cavity
c)
trachea area
d)
abdomen
19.
For uterine contraction during childbirth the expectant mother needs to secrete:
a)
iodine
b)
estrogen
c)
oxytocin
d)
prolactin
20.
Which gland is located in the chest and shrinks as we age?
a)
thyroid
b)
thymus
c)
pituitary
d)
ardrenal
21.
ADH stands for:
a)
addison's disease hormone
b)
antidiuretic hormone
c)
androdoginin hormone
d)
all-diglyceride hormone
22.
Excessive thirst is called:
a)
Polyphagia
b)
polyuria
c)
polydipsia
23.
A chemical secretion from the endocrine glands is a:
a)
melatonin
b)
calcitonin
c)
hormone
d)
adrenalin
24.
The secondary sex characteristics brought about by testosterone secretion include:
a)
Widening of the hips
b)
Development of breasts
c)
Facial Hair
d)
Higher pitched voice
25.
Which of the following endocrine glands is the female gonad?
a)
ovaries
b)
pancreas
c)
thymus
d)
pineal
26.
Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the development of ova and sperm?
a)
FSH
b)
TSH
c)
GH
d)
LH
27.
The thyroid gland uses which of the following elements to make its hormones?
a)
calcium
b)
potassium
c)
idodine
d)
sodium
28.
Which of the following glands does NOT belong to the endocrine system?
a)
Pituitary
b)
Thyroid
c)
Testes
d)
Salivary
29.
The pituitary and adrenal gland can be controlled by the direct influence of the nervous system.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
The pituitary gland consists of a(n)
a)
anterior lobe
b)
posterior lobe
c)
both lobes
d)
neither choice
31.
What is released by the pancreas when blood sugar is low?
a)
glucose
b)
glucagon
c)
insulin
d)
glycogen
32.
Why do type 1 diabetics pee a lot?
a)
low blood sugar
b)
because they are taking in too much insulin
c)
too much sugar in the blood
d)
side effect of the medication
33.
Lifestyle choices that prevent Type 2 diabetes.
I. Eating a diet high in fat
II. Eating a diet high in protein and low in carbs
III. Drinking diet pop
IV. Exercise
V. Eating foods high in fiber
I. Eating a diet high in fat
II. Eating a diet high in protein and low in carbs
III. Drinking diet pop
IV. Exercise
V. Eating foods high in fiber
a)
II and V
b)
I, II, III, IV, and V
c)
II, IV, and V
d)
I, III
34.
The type of cells that make glucagon.
a)
alpha cells of pancreas
b)
beta cells of pancreas
c)
liver
d)
brain
35.
Type of diabetes characterized by insulin resistance
a)
Type I
b)
Type II
36.
Out of the following, this is a treatment for Type 1 diabetes.
I. A diet low in carbs
II. Exercise
III. Insulin
IV. Anti-viral drugs
V. Warmer climates
I. A diet low in carbs
II. Exercise
III. Insulin
IV. Anti-viral drugs
V. Warmer climates
a)
All of these
b)
I, II, III, and V
c)
III
d)
III and V
37.
The type of cells targeted by the immune system and destroyed in Type I diabetes.
a)
alpha
b)
beta
c)
omega
d)
diploid
38.
Foods that encourage Type II diabetes.
I. Pop
II. Juice
III. Fruit
IV. Beef jerky
V. High fiber cereal
VI. cottage cheese
I. Pop
II. Juice
III. Fruit
IV. Beef jerky
V. High fiber cereal
VI. cottage cheese
a)
All of these
b)
I, II, III, VI
c)
I, III, V
d)
I and II
39.
Can you catch diabetes from someone else?
a)
Yes
b)
No
40.
What is the human body's main source of energy?
a)
water
b)
sunshine
c)
glucose
d)
ATP
41.
Which organ produces the hormone called insulin?
a)
pancreas
b)
heart
c)
lungs
d)
liver
42.
What do doctors believe to be the primary factor in getting type 2 diabetes?
a)
If you are tall.
b)
If you are underweight.
c)
If you are overweight.
d)
If you are short.
43.
A decrease in the production of insulin causes:
a)
diabetes mellitus
b)
cretinism
c)
exophthalmos
d)
diabetes insipidus
44.
The master gland is known as the:
a)
pituitary
b)
thyroid
c)
adrenal
d)
ovary
45.
The chief treatment for _____________________ is growth hormone injections.
a)
Diabetes Mellitus
b)
Gigantism
c)
Short Statue (Dwarfism)
d)
Hypothyroidism
46.
Where are the adrenal glands located?
a)
above the kidneys
b)
thoracic cavity
c)
trachea area
d)
abdomen
47.
For uterine contraction during childbirth the expectant mother needs to secrete:
a)
iodine
b)
estrogen
c)
oxytocin
d)
prolactin
48.
Which gland is located in the chest and shrinks as we age?
a)
thyroid
b)
thymus
c)
pituitary
d)
ardrenal
49.
ADH stands for:
a)
addison's disease hormone
b)
antidiuretic hormone
c)
androdoginin hormone
d)
all-diglyceride hormone
50.
A hypersecretion of growth hormone during adulthood causes:
a)
gigantism
b)
short statue (dwarfism)
c)
acromegaly
d)
myxedema
51.
Cushing's Syndrome is caused by:
a)
underproduction of corticosteroids
b)
underproduction of FSH
c)
overproduction of corticosteroids
d)
overproduction of ADH
52.
Hyperthyroidism can result in all of the following conditions EXCEPT:
a)
Myxedema
b)
Grave's Disease
c)
Thyroiditis
53.
Addison's Disease is caused by:
a)
underactive adrenal glands
b)
overactive adrenal glands
c)
overactive thyroid
d)
underactive thyroid
54.
An enlargement of the thyroid gland is:
a)
polyphagia
b)
goiter
c)
addison's diseae
d)
cushing's disease
55.
A hormone that develops breast tissue and the production of breast milk after childbirth is:
a)
FSH
b)
prolactin
c)
oxytocin
d)
estrogen
56.
The excess of growth hormone in adults, causes the over development of the bones of the hands, face, and feet:
a)
acromegaly
b)
gigantism
c)
grave's disease
d)
cushing's syndrome
57.
A chemical secretion from the endocrine glands is a:
a)
melatonin
b)
calcitonin
c)
hormone
d)
adrenalin
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