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WorksheetsEndocrine System
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
What are hormones?
your body's chemical messengers
a collection of glands
Which gland stimulates specific glands and tissues in the body?
Pituitary
Parathyroid
Which gland produces seven hormones?
Pituitary
Thyroid
Which gland controls the rate at which the body produces energy from nutrients (metabolism)?
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Which gland produces hormones that regulate calcium and phosphorous levels which help in bone development?
Thymus
Parathyroid
Which gland increases immune response?
Thymus
Pancreas
Which gland helps to react to danger with a fight or flight response?
Adrenal
Pancreas
Which gland regulates the body's response to stress, blood sugar levels, cardiovascular function, and gastrointestinal function?
Adrenal
Parathyroid
Which gland lowers blood glucose levels?
Pancreas
Adrenal
Which gland makes insulin?
Pancreas
Thymus
You see a car accident and feel a rush of hormones through your body causing you to react to this dangerous situation and help the victims involved. Which gland is involved in this scenario?
Thyroid
Pancreas
Adrenal
You hit a growth spurt and find that you've grown three inches over the summer! What gland is involved in this scenario?
Pituitary
Pancreas
Thymus
Throughout the year you've found that you feel tired and sluggish and you've put on some extra weight. What gland might be the cause of this?
Pituitary
Thyroid
Adrenal
After eating a sugary snack you feel an incredible rush in energy followed by a crash and exhaustion. The gland responsible for this is the ________.
Adrenal
Pituitary
Pancreas
