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34.1-Endocrine system

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Endocrine glands secrete _

a)

Hormones

b)

Neurotransmitters

c)

A wide range of chemical substances

2.

What is the endocrine system?

a)

A system of vessels that circulates blood around the body.

b)

A group of bones and tissue that provides support and structure for the body.

c)

A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions

d)

A group of organs that is responsible for eliminating wastes.

3.

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

a)

It creates chemicals, or hormones, 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.

4.

The "master gland" is known as the __________________.

a)

thyroid gland.

b)

adrenal gland.

c)

pancreas.

d)

pituitary gland.

5.

The adrenal glands release adrenaline to help the body regulate _________________.

a)

diseases

b)

body temperature.

c)

stress.

d)

hormones.

6.

Which of the following are chemicals that travel in the blood and cause changes in different parts of the body?

a)

Hormones

b)

Glands

c)

Parathyroid

d)

Adrenal Gland

7.

The response to stress is called

a)

Stay or Stray Response

b)

Fight or Stay Response

c)

Flee or Stray Response

d)

Fight or Flight Response

8.
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
9.
Controls glucose levels in blood
a)
Parathyroid
b)
Pancreas
c)
Pituitary gland
d)
Hypothalamus
10.
a disease by which people cannot control sugar levels in the blood
a)
hypertension
b)
sleep apnea
c)
diabetes
d)
hyperthyroidism
11.
Which of the following is a function of the Endocrine System?
a)
growth and development
b)
maintaining homeostasis
c)
response to stress and injury
d)
all of the above
12.
The levels of Calcium in the blood are controlled by the:
a)
Parathyroid Glands
b)
Thyroid Gland
c)
Pineal Gland
d)
Adrenal Gland
13.

This part of the brain that links the nervous system and the endocrine system.

a)

Pancreas

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Pituitary gland

d)

Pineal gland

14.

The process by which an organism’s internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment.

a)

Positive Feedback

b)

Negative Feedback

c)

Homeostasis

d)

Targeted Cells

15.

The chemical product of an endocrine gland.

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Hormone

c)

Nerve Cell

d)

Neurotransmitter

16.
Function of parathyroid gland?
a)
produces hormones that influence metabolic rate
b)
decrease blood calcium
c)
increase bone calcium levels
d)
decreases bone calcium levels
17.
What is the target cell?
a)
A cell that a hormone is specifically directed towards
b)
produces a large number of different hormones
c)
secretes digestive juices including enzymes
d)
secretes molecular messengers
18.
What is the endocrine system?
a)
senses the hormone levels in the blood
b)
controls all other endocrine glands
c)
A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions
d)
decreases bone calcium levels
19.
What is the name of the structure that connects the pituitary gland to the brain/central nervous system?
a)
Hypophysis
b)
Hypothalamus
c)
Pancreas
d)
Adrenal glands
20.
The major function of the pituitary gland is to act on target cells and on other glands.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Name of the hormone that increases the levels of calcium in the blood:
a)
Calcitonin
b)
Calcium
c)
Phosphatase
d)
Parathyroid
22.
Name of the hormone that breaks down glycogen into glucose.
a)
Aldosterone
b)
Insulin
c)
Glucagon
d)
Cortisol
23.
Which hormone promotes the kidneys to reabsorb water?
a)
oxytocin
b)
LH
c)
ADH
d)
PRL
24.
What do parathyroids regulate in the body?
a)
Growth hormone
b)
Calcium
c)
Antidiuretic
d)
Sodium
25.
What does FSH stand for?
a)
Fat Shoe House
b)
Fatigued Side Head
c)
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
d)
Fear-Stimulating Hormone
26.
Diabetes is a disease in which the body doesn't produce insulin or can't process it, resulting in 
a)
low glucose levels.
b)
high glucose levels.
c)
high insulin levels.
d)
sickle cell anemia.
27.
Symptoms often associated with diabetes are
a)
Excessive thirst.
b)
fatigue.
c)
frequent urination.
d)
all of these answers.
28.

These glands release their secretions through tube-like structures called ducts either out of the body or directly into the digestive system

a)

Exocrine System

b)

Endocrine System

c)

Digestive System

d)

Nervous System

29.

These glands usually release their secretions (hormones) directly into the blood

a)

Exocrine System

b)

Endocrine System

c)

Digestive System

d)

Nervous System

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