WorksheetsNervous and Endocrine
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 36mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Endocrine glands differ from exocrine glands in that
a)
A.endocrine glands are ductless and exocrine release at the body's surface or into ducts.
b)
A.endocrine glands release hormones whereas exocrine release waste.
c)
endocrine glands are formed by epithelial tissue, but exocrine glands are primarily connective tissue.
d)
endocrine glands are all interconnected; whereas exocrine glands act completely independently.
2.
How does a hormone transfer to the target cell?
a)
The hormone is sent as an electrical signal through the nervous system.
b)
The hormone is secreted externally through ducts.
c)
The gland will secrete the hormone into the blood stream and it will travel to target organ or cell.
d)
It is secreted as mucus and proteins into target cell.
3.
For the endocrine system, The relatively constant internal environment of the body is maintained by
a)
negative feedback mechanism
b)
positive feedback mechanism
c)
metabolism
d)
peripheral nervous system
4.
What is the relationship between the hypothalamus and the endocrine system?
a)
It is referred to as the "master gland"
b)
It is close in proximity to many glands.
c)
It secretes the thyroid stimulating hormone which is very important in metabolism.
d)
The actions of the pituitary gland is controlled by the hypothalamus.
5.
The secretion of parathyroid hormone is controlled primarily by the
a)
hypothalamus
b)
concentration of blood calcium
c)
thyroid gland
d)
pituitary gland
6.
Insulin causes
a)
a decrease in the concentration of blood glucose
b)
a decrease in the permeability of cell membranes to glucose
c)
an increase in the production of glucose from glycogen
d)
none of these is correct
7.
Which of the following has both endocrine and exocrine functions?
a)
pancreas
b)
anterior pituitary gland
c)
liver
d)
thyroid gland
8.
The hormone that causes calcium to be deposited in bone is
a)
calcitonin
b)
parathyroid hormone
c)
thyroxine
d)
insulin
9.
Oxytocin is sometimes administered to women to
a)
stimulate milk production
b)
stimulate uterine contractions
c)
stimulate uterine relaxation
d)
stimulate ACTH production
10.
A person with an abnormally low metabolic rate, who is overweight and is lacking in energy
a)
hypothyroidism
b)
hyperthyroidism
c)
hypoparathyroidism
d)
hyperparathyroidism
11.
The hormones of the ___ play a role in regulating metabolism.
a)
thymus gland
b)
parathyroid gland
c)
thyroid gland
d)
pineal gland
12.
Where are the adrenal glands located?
a)
One on each side of the larynx
b)
On top of the kidneys
c)
Behind the orbital bone
d)
The inner ear
13.
The secretions from endocrine glands are called ________. These are complex chemicals that influence actions at distant sites and control body functions.
a)
Hormones
b)
Sebaceous Fluids
c)
Purulent Drainage
d)
Lymph
14.
Epinephrine and norepinephrine are considered the fight or flight hormones because of their affect in emergency situations.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
The master gland of the body, secreting a large number of hormones that affect other glands, growth and development. Housed within a bony cradle deep within the skull.
a)
Thymus
b)
Pineal
c)
Thyroid
d)
Pituitary
16.
What element is needed to produce proper amounts of Thyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4)?
a)
Iodine
b)
Iron
c)
Calcium
d)
Zinc
17.
Which of the following gland does NOT belong to the endocrine system?
a)
pituitary
b)
testes
c)
salivary
d)
thyroid
18.
Which of the following pituitary hormones regulate fluid balance?
a)
LH
b)
FSH
c)
Oxytocin
d)
ADH
19.
Which one of the following hormones secreted by the thyroid increases the rate at which cells release energy?
a)
Thyroxin
b)
Calcitonin
c)
Adrenaline
d)
Insulin
20.
Letter D is pointing to
a)
thyroid
b)
parathyroid
c)
thymus
d)
pituitary gland
21.
The pituitary gland is represented by
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
22.
This hormone triggers to development of the cells (follicles) around the egg cell
a)
LH
b)
FSH
c)
TSH
d)
ACTH
23.
Released from the pituitary; this hormone helps to regulate the body's water balance
a)
TSH
b)
Oxytocin
c)
Aldosterone
d)
ADH
24.
This hormone regulates the thyroid
a)
Thyroxine
b)
Iodine
c)
TSH
d)
Prolactin
25.
Released from the pituitary, this hormone stimulates uterine contractions during birth.
a)
Prolactin
b)
Steroids
c)
Estrogen
d)
Oxytocin
26.
If you have diabetes, you most likely have a problem with this hormone.
a)
ADH
b)
Glucagon
c)
Insulin
d)
PTH
27.
This hormone is released from the thyroid to stimulate the removal of calcium from the bone; balances the calcium levels in blood when it is too high.
a)
Calcitonin
b)
PTH
c)
Melatonin
d)
Cortisol
28.
This hormone stimulates ovulation in the ovary and testosterone production in the testes.
a)
LH
b)
FSH
c)
Estrogen
d)
GH
29.
ADH targets which part?
a)
Liver
b)
Brain
c)
Kidney
d)
Bladder
30.
The hormone released by the anterior pituitary that promotes lactation
a)
prolactin
b)
oxytocin
c)
luteinizing hormone
d)
follicle-stimulating hormone
31.
These release testosterone, which controls changes in a male's body and regulates sperm production.
a)
Ovaries
b)
Target Cells
c)
Parathyroids
d)
Testes
32.
These release estrogen, which controls changes in a female's body and regulates egg production.
a)
Testes
b)
Hormones
c)
Ovaries
d)
Pancreas
33.
Produces the hormone insulin and glucagon, which controls the level of glucose in the blood.
a)
Thyroid Gland
b)
Pancreas
c)
Thymus Gland
d)
Pituitary Gland
34.
Turns on, turns off, speeds up, slows down the activities of different organs and tissues.
a)
Negative Feedback
b)
Target Cell
c)
Hypothalamus
d)
Hormone
35.
The endocrine system uses this system of turning hormones on and off to maintain homeostasis.
a)
Hypothalamus
b)
Thymus
c)
Negative Feedback
d)
Target Cells
36.
When you have a fight or flight response, which gland is activated?
a)
Adrenal Gland
b)
Thymus
c)
Parathyroid
d)
Testes
37.
Where is the pituitary gland located?
a)
Near the ovaries
b)
Base of the skull
c)
Base of the spine
d)
Near the pancreas
38.
Which two systems are responsible for communication within the body?
a)
Circulatory and Nervous
b)
Nervous and Endocrine
c)
Circulatory and Endocrine
d)
Nervous and Lymphatic
e)
Endocrine and Lymphatic
39.
Endocrine glands produce __________ which maintain the body in homeostasis
a)
oils
b)
neurotransmitters
c)
tears
d)
hormones
40.
Which of the following IS correctly paired
a)
Thyroid- promotes metabolism
b)
Parathyroid-promotes childbirth
c)
Pineal-promotes storage of calcium in bones
d)
Prolactin-promotes growth and development
41.
these hormones promote secondary sex characteristics in females
a)
testosterone and GH
b)
epinephrine and nor-epinephrine
c)
estrogen and progesterone
d)
prolactin and oxytocin
42.
Which endocrine gland is often referred to as the ‘master’ gland, because it controls secretions of all the other endocrine glands?
a)
Adrenal glands
b)
Hypothalamus
c)
Pituitary
d)
Thyroid gland
43.
This links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland.
a)
brain
b)
hypothalamus
c)
adrenal glands
d)
thyroid gland
44.
Chemical messengers that send messages from one set of cells to another, affecting changes.
a)
hormones
b)
neurotranmitters
c)
nerves
d)
organelles
45.
Maintain stable internal conditions. Examples include fever and shivering.
a)
homeostasis
b)
telekinesis
c)
phagocytosis
d)
positive feedback
46.
Part of the nervous system made of the brain and spinal cord.
a)
central nervous system
b)
peripheral nervous system
c)
autonomic nervous system
d)
somatic nervous system
47.
The junction between 2 neurons is called the
a)
dendrite
b)
axon
c)
node of Ranvier
d)
synapse
48.
The _____part of the autonomic nervous system controls your body during resting.
a)
sympathetic
b)
parasympathetic
c)
somatic
d)
peripheral
49.
What does the peripheral nervous system do?
a)
Help you learn new facts
b)
Help nerve impulses move
c)
Controls imagination
d)
Delivers messages from the Central Nervous system to body
50.
Neurons that pick up information from our surroundings (our senses) are called
a)
sensory neurons
b)
interneurons
c)
motor neurons
d)
pick-up neurons
51.
These neurons send messages to your muscles to get them to move
a)
sensory neurons
b)
interneurons
c)
motor neurons
d)
muscle neurons
52.
Responsible for control of involuntary bodily functions such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestion.
a)
Somatic Nervous System
b)
Autonomic Nervous System
c)
Spinal Cord
d)
Brainstem
53.
Which system controls body movements?
a)
Autonomic Nervous System
b)
Central Nervous System
c)
Sympathetic Nervous System
d)
Somatic Nervous System
54.
A chemical substance that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse
a)
Neurotransmitter
b)
Axon
c)
Hormone
d)
Neuron
55.
Sympathetic & parasympathetic responses are part of the ____ nervous system
a)
somatic
b)
autonomic
c)
peripheral
d)
central
56.
When you are cold, you shiver and your blood vessels contract, which warms you up. When you are hot, you sweat and your blood vessels expand, which cools you down.
a)
Positive Feedback Response
b)
Negative Feedback Loop
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