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WorksheetsEndocrine System
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following elements is required for the synthesis of thyroxine (T4)?
a)
iron
b)
iodine
c)
sodium
d)
potassium
2.
Negative Feedback Mechanisms
a)
cause great fluctuations in hormone concentration within the blood
b)
inhibit hormone release once a satisfactory level of the hormone has been reached
c)
creates imbalance and potential disease
d)
cause the endocrine organs to shut down completely
3.
Which of the following endocrine glands is NOT located in the cranial cavity?
a)
thymus
b)
pineal
c)
pituitary
d)
hypothalamus
4.
Which of the following endocrine glands is located on top of each kidney?
a)
pancreas
b)
adrenal
c)
thyroid
d)
testes
5.
aldosterone is released from
a)
adrenal glands
b)
pancreas
c)
hypothalamus
d)
pineal
6.
ADH is released from
a)
posterior pituitary gland
b)
anterior pituitary gland
c)
pancreas
d)
adrenal
7.
Growth Hormone is released from
a)
pituitary gland
b)
thymus
8.
which gland is called the master gland
a)
pineal
b)
hypothalamus
c)
thyroid
d)
pituitary
9.
Which gland produces the hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary?
a)
pineal
b)
hypothalamus
c)
thyroid
d)
pancreas
10.
Which of the following terms means excessive thirst
a)
polydipsia
b)
polyuria
c)
polyphagia
d)
hyperglycemia
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