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Anat B: Endocrine System

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which hormone is not secreted by the anterior pituitary.
a)
Oxytocin
b)
FSH
c)
TSH
d)
ACTH
2.
The hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to a stressor is:
a)
Aldosterone
b)
Cortisol
c)
Epinephrine
d)
ACTH
3.
The ovarian follicle is stimulated through development by:
a)
FSH
b)
LH
c)
Estrogen
d)
Progesterone
4.
Glucose levels in the blood are controlled by the:
a)
Pancreas
b)
Thyroid
c)
Parathyroids
d)
Adrenal Glands
5.
The gland that controls regulation of metabolic rate is the:
a)
Thyroid
b)
Parathyroids
c)
Pancreas
d)
Adrenal Glands
6.
The levels of Calcium in the blood are controlled by the:
a)
Parathyroid Glands
b)
Thyroid Gland
c)
Pineal Gland
d)
Adrenal Gland
7.
The hormone that lowers blood sugar is:
a)
Insulin
b)
Glucagon
c)
Cortisol
d)
GnRH
8.
The pituitary gland is divided into 2 lobes:  anterior and posterior lobes.
a)
true
b)
false
9.
Where are the adrenal glands located?
a)
at the base of the brain
b)
in the pelvic area
c)
on top of each kidney
10.
An organ that produces secretions called hormones is known as a :
a)
chemical
b)
gland
c)
hormone
d)
duct
11.
The _____ _____ is the master gland of the body because it releases hormones that stimulate other glands.  It is located at the base of the brain. 
a)
gonads
b)
thymus gland
c)
thyroid gland
d)
pituitary gland
12.
The Islets of Langerhans are located in the ______.  They produce glucagon and insulin. 
a)
thymus
b)
gonads
c)
thyroid
d)
pancreas
13.
What other system is the pancreas a part of?
a)
circulatory system
b)
digestive system
c)
lymphatic system
14.
___________is a hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood. When this happens, your bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet and face.
a)
Addison's Disease
b)
Cushing's Disease
c)
Acromegaly
d)
Grave's Disease
15.
You are driving down the rode and come upon an accident.  You notice the victim is your best friend and the car door is stuck.  Your heart rate increases and your mental alertness is enhanced.  You are able to open the car door for an unexplained reason.  What is this reason?
a)
Your adrenal gland is producing epinephrine
b)
Your pancreas is producing insulin
c)
Your thyroid is producing T3 and T4
16.
In females, breast milk production is the result of:
a)
growth hormone
b)
vasopressin
c)
prolactin
d)
adrenaline
17.
The overproduction or under production of this  hormone can lead to giantism or dwarfism. 
a)
oxytocin
b)
growth hormone
c)
prolactin
18.
_______ is a sex hormone that plays important roles in the body. In men, it's thought to regulate sex drive (libido), bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and the production of red blood cells and sperm
a)
Estrogen
b)
Testerone
c)
Oxytocin
19.
________ hormones play an essential role in the growth and development of female secondary sexual characteristics such as breasts, pubic and armpit hair, endometrium, and the regulation of the menstrual cycle and reproductive system.
a)
Oxytocin
b)
Testerone
c)
Estrogen
20.
_______ is a hormone that acts on organs in the body (including the breast and uterus) and as a chemical messenger in the brain, controlling key aspects of the reproductive system, including childbirth and lactation, and aspects of human behavior
a)
Estrogen
b)
Testerone
c)
Oxytocin
21.
_____ disease is a disorder that occurs when your body produces insufficient amounts of cortisol and aldosterone  produced by your adrenal glands. Symptoms include fatigue, tan colored skin, low BP and hypoglycemia. 
a)
Cushing's 
b)
Addison's
c)
hypothyroidism
d)
hyperthyroidism
22.

These release testosterone, which controls changes in a male's body and regulates sperm production.

a)

Ovaries

b)

Target Cells

c)

Parathyroids

d)

Testes

23.

What type of product is secreted by endocrine glands?

a)

Sweat

b)

Hormones

c)

Saliva

d)

Tears

24.
What is gland #3?
a)
Adrenal Gland
b)
Pancreas
c)
Ovaries
d)
Testes
25.
Letter H is pointing to
a)
Thymus
b)
Pancreas
c)
Pituitary
d)
Pineal
26.
Letter I is pointing to
a)
Testes
b)
Oviducts
c)
Ovaries
d)
Adrenals
27.

Letter J is pointing to

a)

Ovaries

b)

Pineal Gland

c)

Adrenal

d)

Testes

28.

The gland labeled 4 in the diagram is?

a)

the thymus gland

b)

the thyroid gland

c)

the parathyroid glands

d)

the adrenal glands

29.

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

30.

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

a)

Testosterone

b)

Cortisol

c)

Adrenaline

d)

Parathyroid Hormone

31.

What hormone is released by the pancreas when the blood sugar level is LOW?

a)

glucose

b)

glucagon

c)

insulin

d)

glycogen

32.

Compared to the nervous system, the endocrine system

a)

Sends more general messages

b)

Sends messages more slowly

c)

Sends messages to the whole body

d)

Sends messages more efficiently

33.
Which of the following hormones opposes the action of parathyroid hormone?
a)
Thyroid stimulating hormone
b)
Testosterone
c)
Insulin
d)
Calcitonin
34.
Glands located on the kidneys that regulate the use of carbohydrates and salt, and prepare the body for emergencies.
a)
Thyroid gland
b)
Pancreas
c)
Adrenal glands
d)
Ovaries/testes
35.
What is an Hormone?
a)
Substance produced in one part of an organism that affects another part of the organism
b)
Cells that has an receptor for a particular hormone
c)
Cells that pick up on a particular hormones through receptor
d)
Steroids that cause the abnormal actions in hormones
36.
Progesterone is responsible for?
a)
Regulation of menstrual cycle
b)
Release of glucocorticoids
c)
Increase blood sugar level
d)
Decrease stress level
37.
Oxytocin
a)
anterior pituitary
b)
posterior pituitary
c)
ovaries
d)
testes
38.
Norepinephrine
a)
adrenal medulla
b)
thyroid
c)
pancreas
d)
pineal
39.
Prolactin
a)
thryoid
b)
anterior pituitary
c)
pineal
d)
thymus
40.
Insulin
a)
Thymus
b)
Thyroid
c)
Pancreas
d)
Pineal
41.
Growth Hormone
a)
Posterior Pituitary
b)
Pineal
c)
Anterior Pituitary
d)
Thymus
42.
PTH
a)
thyroid
b)
parathyroids
c)
pineal 
d)
ovaries
43.
T3
a)
Thymus
b)
Thyroid
c)
Parathyroids
d)
Testes
44.
ADH
a)
Anterior pituitaty
b)
Adrenal cortex
c)
Posterior pituitary
d)
Pineal
45.

Addison's disease is caused by a decreased production of adrenal hormones. Symptoms include salt cravings (due to imbalance of sodium & potassium), hyperpigmentation and gastrointestinal distress. Which hormones would be involved in this disorder?

a)

Gastrin and thyroxine

b)

Prolactin and oxytocin

c)

Aldosterone and cortisol

d)

Adrenaline and Insulin

46.

Graves' disease impacts your metabolism. Symptoms include goiter, excessive sweating, intolerance to heat, anxiety, increased heart rate and bulging eyes. What endocrine gland is effected by it?

a)

Pituitary Gland

b)

Thyroid Gland

c)

Pineal Gland

d)

Adrenal Glands

47.

Hyperthyroidism is caused by excessive thyroid hormone production which results in weight loss, high heart rate and increased metabolism. What hormones are effected by this disorder?

a)

Thyroxine and triiodothyronine

b)

Calcitonin and prolactin

c)

Adrenaline and glucagon

d)

Vasopressin and Vitamin D

48.

Polycystic ovary syndrome causes infertility and excessive body and facial hair in women due to hormone imbalances. Which hormones could be impacted by this disorder?

a)

Oxytocin and prolactin

b)

Testosterone and ADH

c)

Estrogen and androgens

d)

Insulin and adrenaline

49.

Hyperparathyroidism creates problems by releasing too much hormone into the blood. This causes unusually high levels of calcium which can lead to weaker bones and kidney damage. Which hormone(s) would be impacted by this disorder?

a)

Prolactin and testosterone

b)

Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin

c)

ADH and Vitamin D

d)

Androgens and serotonin

50.

The diagram shows the mechanisms that control the concentration of glucose in the blood.


Which row identifies the glands and hormones labelled W, X, Y and Z?

a)

W - adrenal gland, X - adrenaline, Y - adrenal gland, Z - glucagon

b)

W - adrenal gland, X - adrenaline, Y - pancreas, Z - insulin

c)

W - pancreas, X - glucagon, Y - adrenal gland, Z - insulin

d)

W - pancreas, X - insulin, Y - pancreas, Z - glucagon

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