WorksheetsEndocrine System
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The purpose of the endocrine system is to
a)
maintain homeostasis by reacting quickly to stimuli
b)
produce substances that protect the body from bacteria
c)
maintain metabolism, growth and development in homeostasis
d)
transport molecules throughout the body
2.
Endocrine glands produce __________ which maintain the body in homeostasis
a)
oils
b)
neurotransmitters
c)
tears
d)
hormones
3.
The anterior pituitary produces the following hormone(s)
a)
oxytocin for uterine contraction and ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) for re-absorption of water by kidneys
b)
melatonin which controls wake/sleep cycles and calcitonin which stores calcium in bones
c)
prolactin which promotes milk production and growth hormone which promotes growth and development of bone and muscle
d)
parathyroid hormone which targets bone destroying cells (osteoclasts) to release stored calcium
4.
targets mammary glands which promotes the production of milk in mammals
a)
growth hormone
b)
prolactin
c)
progesterone
d)
parathyroid hormone
5.
targets osteoclasts (bone destroying cells) so that they release calcium from bones when calcium levels are low
a)
calcitonin
b)
parathyroid hormone
c)
osteoclast hormone
d)
ADH
6.
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
7.
produces epinephrine and nor-epinephrine which promote the fight or flight response
a)
pancreas
b)
testes
c)
adrenal glands
d)
pineal gland
8.
a disease by which people cannot control sugar levels in the blood
a)
hypertension
b)
sleep apnea
c)
diabetes
d)
hyperthyroidism
9.
A tissue or group of tissues that make and releases hormones.
a)
Endocrine System
b)
Pancreas
c)
Flight or Fight Response
d)
Glands
10.
regulates blood-sugar levels.
a)
Endocrine System
b)
Pancreas
c)
Flight or Fight Response
d)
Glands
11.
is a network of tissues and organs that release chemicals that control certain body functions.
a)
Hormones
b)
Pituitary Gland
c)
Endocrine System
d)
Type 2 Diabetes
12.
a disease that is characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. Usually caused by the pancreas producing too little insulin or body not responding to insulin.
a)
Hormones
b)
Pituitary Gland
c)
Endocrine System
d)
Type 2 Diabetes
13.
The gland that stimulates body metabolism
a)
Thyroid
b)
testes
c)
ovary
d)
adrenal
14.
The gland that stimulates secondary sex characteristics in females.
a)
Thyroid
b)
testes
c)
ovary
d)
adrenal
15.
a condition in which the thyroid gland produces TOO much of the thyroid hormones and many body systems become too active. Can cause rapid unhealthy weight loss
a)
Hypothyroidism
b)
Hyperthyroidism
c)
Testosterone
d)
Estrogen
16.
The pituitary gland is sometimes referred to as the master gland.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Which gland secretes insulin?
a)
Pancreas
b)
Ovaries
c)
Parathyroid
d)
Thymus
18.
What is the male gland that secretes testosterone?
a)
Ovaries
b)
Pituitary
c)
Testes
d)
Adrenal
19.
Which hormone helps glucose get it into the cells of the body?
a)
Calcitonin
b)
Thyroxin
c)
Insulin
d)
Cortisol
20.
What hormone is responsible for the "fight or flight" response?
a)
Testosterone
b)
Cortisol
c)
Adrenaline
d)
Parathyroid Hormone
21.
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
a)
it creates chemicals that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis
b)
it creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis
c)
it maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis
d)
it releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis
22.
The pituitary gland is most similar to:
a)
a worker in a factory
b)
a mail carrier
c)
the boss of a big office
d)
a security guard
23.
When might your body release adrenaline?
a)
when you're waking up from a long night's sleep
b)
when there isn't enough calcium in your bloodstream
c)
when you're threatened by a schoolyard bully
d)
when you've had too much to eat
24.
Type of diabetes characterized by insulin resistance
a)
Type I
b)
Type II
25.
Which type of Diabetes is usually diagnosed early in life (early onset)
a)
Type 1
b)
Type 2
26.
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are caused by a dysfunction of what gland?
a)
thyroid
b)
pituitary
c)
pancreas
d)
parathyroid
27.
A benign tumor of the pituitary gland
a)
insuloma
b)
diabetes type 1
c)
pituitary adenoma
d)
hyperthyroidism
28.
Which of the following glands produces estrogen?
a)
Pineal
b)
Pituitary
c)
Ovary
d)
Adrenal
29.
Pituitary Gland is the size of
a)
Pea
b)
Green Beans
c)
Kidney Beans
d)
Bottle Cap
30.
The hormone released by the anterior pituitary that promotes lactation
a)
prolactin
b)
oxytocin
c)
luteinizing hormone
d)
follicle-stimulating hormone
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