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Obj. 4.03-4.04 Endocrine System

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
FSH stimulates the graafian follicle to grow in the 
a)
fallopian tube
b)
ovaries
c)
uterus
d)
cervix
2.

Endocrine gland that produces a response to stress, and "fight or flight" response.

a)

Adrenal

b)

Thyroid

c)

Parathyroid

d)

Thymus

3.

Body cell that react or respond to a particular ("Specific") hormone are called

a)

Cyclic AMP cells

b)

Messenger cells

c)

Target cells

d)

Excretory cells

4.
When Insulin is released, its action is to 
a)
increase water retention
b)
inhibit the release of other hormones
c)
lower blood sugar levels
d)
raise blood sugar levels
5.
The Pancreas normally releases the most insulin
a)
before meals
b)
at bedtime
c)
first thing in the morning
d)
after meals
6.
Prolactin stimulates the production of breast milk after the birth of a baby. It is produced by the 
a)
Adrenal gland
b)
Thyroid gland
c)
Ovaries
d)
Pituitary gland
7.
Which 2 hormones act on the Ovaries and the Testes
a)
ACTH & TSH
b)
FSH & LH
c)
LH & ACTH
d)
TSH & FSH
8.
Parathormone tends to increase the blood concentration of
a)
calcium
b)
potassium
c)
iron
d)
magnesium
9.
The function of Thyroid hormones is to stimulate
a)
Carbohydrate metabolism
b)
Amino acid metabolism
c)
Lipid metabolism
d)
Cellular metabolism
10.
TSH is secreted by the pituitary and acts on the 
a)
Pancreas
b)
Testes
c)
Thymus gland
d)
Thyroid gland
11.

Which Endocrine glands are located above the kidneys?

a)

Ovaries

b)

Testes

c)

Thyroid

d)

Adrenal

12.

Which Endocrine gland is located in the Pelvic Cavity?

a)

Testes

b)

Parathyroid

c)

Ovaries

d)

Thymus

13.

Chemical substances secreted by glands are called

a)

Hormones

b)

Enzymes

c)

Electrolytes

d)

Mucous

14.

This Endocrine is located in the Cranial Cavity

a)

Ovaries

b)

Thymus

c)

Pancreas

d)

Pituitary

15.

The Pancreas is located in the __________ cavity.

a)

cranial

b)

pelvic

c)

abdominal

d)

thoracic

16.

Hormones are classified as ________________

a)

minerals

b)

cells

c)

chemicals

d)

microbes

17.

A blood sugar level of 100 would be considered as

a)

normal

b)

low

c)

high

d)

unacceotable

18.

The Endocrine portion of the Pancreas is called

a)

Islets of Langerhans

b)

Islands in the stream

c)

Isle of Lanny

d)

Islets of Lansing

19.

The Parathyroind glands are located

a)

above the kidneys

b)

in the abdomen

c)

in the neck

d)

in the brain

20.

What is the treatment for Dwarfism?

a)

chemotherapy

b)

Iodine supplements

c)

GH injections

d)

Removal of the thyroid gland

21.

A typical screening test for DM is

a)

urinalysis

b)

thoracentesis

c)

ultrasound

d)

HCG level

22.

Which is a symptom of Hyperthyroidism?

a)

anorexia

b)

fatigue

c)

Nervous Irritability

d)

Depression

23.

Scott weighs 280 pounds and is 8"3" tall. Which gland is responsible?

a)

Vasopressin

b)

Pancreas

c)

Parathyroid

d)

Pituitary

24.

Hypofunctioning of the parathyroid glands causes a condition known as

a)

Leukemia

b)

Monopause

c)

Diabetes

d)

Tetany

25.

Which hormone may be given in a synthetic version to a woman to facilitate labor?

a)

Estrogen

b)

Oxytocin

c)

Testosterone

d)

insulin

26.

Enlargement of the hands, feet & joints, and a protruding chin are common symptoms of

a)

Gigantism

b)

Toxic Goiter

c)

Acromegaly

d)

Diabetes

27.

A simple goiter is caused by

a)

a lack of sodium in the diet

b)

oversecretion of the parathyroid gland

c)

a low diet in iodine

d)

oversecretion od FSH

28.

A decreased secretion of Insulin leads to

a)

Hypoglycemia

b)

Hypercalcemia

c)

Hyperglycemia

d)

Hypernatremia

29.

Stimulates uterine contractions

a)

oxytocin

b)

adrenaline

c)

LH

d)

FSH

30.

Fight or Flight response

a)

norepinephrine

b)

adrenaline

c)

ACTH

d)

Thyroxine

31.

Stimulates ovulation

a)

Prolactin

b)

LH

c)

TSH

d)

FSH

32.

Responsible for metabolism

a)

TSH

b)

Vasopressin

c)

Thyroxine

d)

Insulin

33.

Stimulates production of breast milk

a)

FSH

b)

LH

c)

Oxytocin

d)

Prolactin

34.

Necessary for carbohydrate metabolism

a)

TSH

b)

Thyroxine

c)

Insulin

d)

Adrenaline

35.

Secretes cortisone/glucocorticoids

a)

Thyroid

b)

Adrenals

c)

pancres

d)

Thymus

36.

Produces TSH

a)

Thyroid

b)

Pituitary

c)

Thymus

d)

Parathyroid

37.

Occurs in childhood, more severe

a)

IDDM

b)

NIDDM

c)

Cushing's Syndrome

d)

Addison's Disease

38.

Converts to ADH, prevents loss of H2O

a)

Oxytocin

b)

Vasopressin

c)

Parathormone

d)

Thyroxine

39.

Another name for Growth Hormone

a)

Somatropin

b)

Somatropic

c)

Somatoposin

d)

Somaticinis

40.

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle?

a)

Melatonin

b)

Oxytocin

c)

Adrenaline

d)

Insulin

41.

Which gland is known as the 'master gland' of the endocrine system?

a)

Thyroid gland

b)

Adrenal gland

c)

Pituitary gland

d)

Pancreas

42.

What hormone is primarily responsible for the fight or flight response?

a)

Prolactin

b)

Thyroxine

c)

Adrenaline

d)

Insulin

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