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Endocrine system

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

In the endocrine system, hormones send messages _____________

a)

Slowly

b)

Fast

c)

At a medium speed

d)

At a speed that depends on which gland the messages are coming from

2.

Hormones that send messages through our endocrine system have a ______________ lasting response

a)

Short

b)

Long

c)

Medium lasting

d)

Fast

3.

The endocrine system is a collection of _____________ which produce ______________ into the __________________

a)

Organs, nerve impulses, capillaries

b)

Neurons, hormones, brain

c)

Glands, hormones, bloodsteam

d)

Glands, nerve impulses, bloodstream

4.

Organs working together to maintain a stable internal environment through stability and balance is called

a)

Diabetes

b)

Heart disease

c)

Vasopressin

d)

Homeostasis

5.

Insulin is produced in the

a)

Pancreas

b)

Stomach

c)

Blood cells

d)

Brain

6.

Which gland listed below is responsible for increasing the amount of calcium in the blood

a)

Thyroid

b)

Parathyroid

c)

Thalamus

d)

Hypothalamus

7.

Adrenalin is a hormone that is produced by which gland?

a)

Ovaries

b)

Testes

c)

Adrenal glands

d)

Thyroid

8.

Progesterone and estrogen are examples of hormones produced by which gland

a)

Testes

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Thalamus

d)

Ovary

9.

Which gland is located at the base of the brain

a)

Hypothalamus

b)

Thalamus

c)

Pituitary gland

d)

Cerebrum

10.

The nervous system and the endocrine system are similar due to the fact that they both

a)

Use electricity to send messages very quickly

b)

Produce a fast and short response

c)

Send messages around your body

d)

Send messages slowly using chemicals