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WorksheetsLevel 3 - Anatomy and Physiology - Endocrine
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a key function of parathyroid gland?
produces hormones that influence metabolic rate
decrease blood calcium
controls blood sugar
controls blood calcium levels to support muscle contraction
Which of the following hormone is released from the pancreas, causeing liver to convert glycogen to glucose?
Glucagon
Insulin
Estrogen
Adrenaline
Which of the following glands is said to have overall control and commonly described as the 'Master gland'?
Parathyroid
Hypothalamus
Pancreas
Thyroid
Which of the following hormones help to lower blood sugar levels?
Insulin
Glucagon
Cortisol
Adrenaline
Which of the following glands controls glucose levels in the blood?
Pancreas
Thyroid
Parathyroids
Adrenal Glands
The levels of Calcium in the blood are controlled by the?
Parathyroid Glands
Thyroid Gland
Pineal Gland
Adrenal Gland
Which of the following is a key function of adrenal glands?
Produces hormones that control BSL (blood sugar level)
Control female characteristics and menstrual cycle
Control male characteristics and sperm production
Elevate the nervous response and help prepare the body for stress
Which of the following best describes Homeostasis?
The fluctuating internal environment
The maintenance fluid intake
The maintenance and balance of the internal environment and often incorporates a form of feedback regulation
The maintenance of a relatively stable external environment and often incorporates a form of feedback regulation
Which of the following hormones is produced by the testes or male gonads?
Adrenaline
Testosterone
Insulin
Oestrogen
Which of the following glands secrete oestrogen and progesterone to promote feminisation?
Testes
Pancreas
Thymus
Ovaries
