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WorksheetsEndocrine System Review Game
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Vernita has dry itchy skin, constipation and muscle cramps at night due to a lack of thyroxine. What endocrine disorder does she have?
a)
Diabetes Insipidus
b)
Hypothyroidism
c)
Crushing's Syndrome
d)
Diabetes Mellitus
2.
Bruce is 8 feet tall and weighs 260 pounds. Which of the following endocrine glands may be responsible for his size?
a)
Pancreas
b)
Parathyroid
c)
Pituitary
d)
Testes
3.
Which of the following disorders is not directly related to over or under secretion of the growth hormone?
a)
Acromegaly
b)
Diabetes
c)
Dwarfism
d)
Gaintism
4.
The endocrine gland that is located in front of the trachea is the:
a)
Adrenal Gland
b)
Thymus Gland
c)
Pituitary Gland
d)
Thyroid Gland
5.
Enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet, and joints, with a characteristic protruding chin are common symptoms of:
a)
Acromegly
b)
Graves Disease
c)
Hypothyroidism
d)
Toxic Goiter
6.
If someone with diabetes goes too long without insulin, what life threatening condition might develop?
a)
Insulin Shock
b)
Diabetic Coma
c)
Cushing's Disease
d)
Myxedema
7.
The chemical substances secreted by endocrine glands are...
a)
Electrolytes
b)
Endoclasts
c)
Enzymes
d)
Hormones
8.
Which endocrine gland is located in the cranial cavity?
a)
Adrenal
b)
Parathyroid
c)
Pituitary
d)
Thymus
9.
Which endocrine gland are located above the kidneys?
a)
Adrenal
b)
Ovaries
c)
Testes
d)
Thyroid
10.
Which endocrine gland is normally located in the pelvic cavity?
a)
Ovary
b)
Parathyroid
c)
Testis
d)
Thyroid
11.
The endocrine gland located in the thoracic cavity is the...
a)
Pancreas
b)
Pituitary
c)
Thymus
d)
Thyroid
12.
The hormone FSH stimulates growth of the graafian follicle to growth in the...
a)
Hair
b)
Ovaries
c)
Skin
d)
Uterus
13.
Hormones are classified as...
a)
Cells
b)
Chemicals
c)
Ions
d)
Microbes
14.
Which endocrine gland produces a response to stress?
a)
Adrenal
b)
Parathyroid
c)
Pineal
d)
Thymus
15.
Body cells that react to a particular hormone are called...
a)
Cyclic AMP cells
b)
Messenger Hormone Cells
c)
Neurosecretory Cells
d)
Target Organ Cells
16.
When released from endocrine cells in the pancreas, insulin acts to...
a)
Increase water retention
b)
Inhibit mirobial growth
c)
Lower blood sugar levels
d)
Raise blood pressure
17.
During what time of the day would the pancreas normally secrete the most insulin?
a)
After Meals
b)
At Bedtime
c)
Before Meals
d)
Upon Awakening
18.
The pancreas is located in the...
a)
Abdominal Cavity
b)
Pelvic Cavity
c)
Cranial Cavity
d)
Spinal Cavity
19.
Parathyroid hormone tends to increase the concentration of...
a)
Calcium in the Blood
b)
Endorphin's in the Brain
c)
Iron in the Liver
d)
Sodium in the Kidneys
20.
Prolactin stimulates milk secretion after the delivery of a baby. Prolactin is produced by the...
a)
Adrenal Gland
b)
Ovaries
c)
Pituitary Gland
d)
Thyroid Gland
21.
Which two pituitary glands act on the ovaries and the testes?
a)
ACTH & TSH
b)
FSH & LH
c)
LH & ACTH
d)
TSH & FSH
22.
Which of the following is not a symptom of hyperthyroidism?
a)
Fatigue
b)
Increased Appitite
c)
Nervous Irritability
d)
Weight Loss
23.
The parathyroid glands are located...
a)
Above the Kidneys
b)
Beside the Heart
c)
In the Brain
d)
In the Neck
24.
Accidental removal of the parathyroid glands could cause...
a)
Diabetes
b)
Leukemia
c)
Menopause
d)
Tetnay
25.
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Cushing's Syndrome?
a)
Curvature of the Nose
b)
Enlargement of the Thyroid Gland
c)
Elevated blood sugar
d)
Moon Face
26.
What synthetic hormone could be given to a pregnant women to cause her to go into labor?
a)
Estrogen
b)
Insulin
c)
Oxytocin
d)
Testosterone
27.
Mary has a blood sugar or 100mg. Her blood sugar level is...
a)
Extremely Low
b)
High
c)
Low
d)
Normal
28.
The endocrine portion of the pancreas is the...
a)
Corpus Luteum
b)
Haversain Canal
c)
Islets of Langerhans
d)
Loop of Henle
29.
A typical screening procedure for diabetes mellitus is...
a)
Cardiac Catherization
b)
Lumbar Puncture
c)
Thoracentesis
d)
Urinalysis
30.
How is dwarfism treated when diagnosed at an early age?
a)
Removal of the Thyroid Gland
b)
Radiation
c)
Injection of Growth Hormones
d)
Iodine Supplements
31.
The function of the thyroid hormone is to...
a)
Assist with Carbohydrate Metabolism
b)
Promote Urination
c)
Provide for Fatty Deposits
d)
Stimulate Cellular Metabolism
32.
TSH is secreted by the pituitary gland and acts on the...
a)
Pancreas
b)
Testes
c)
Thymus Gland
d)
Thyroid Gland
33.
A simple goiter is caused by...
a)
Low Sodium
b)
A Low Intake of Iodine
c)
Over secretion of the thyroid gland
d)
Swelling of the Layrnx
34.
A lack of insulin leads to...
a)
Anuria
b)
Hyperglycemia
c)
Hypoglycemia
d)
Photophobia
35.
BONUS: The prostate gland is approximately the size of a/an
a)
Peanut
b)
Egg
c)
Baseball
d)
Strawberry
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