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endocrine

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 15mins

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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 gland that stimulates body metabolism
a)
Thyroid
b)
testes
c)
ovary
d)
adrenal
5.

The "master gland" is known as the __________________.

a)

thyroid gland.

b)

adrenal gland.

c)

pancreas.

d)

pituitary gland.

6.

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

7.

Hormone regulation operates under which type of feedback mechanism?

a)

positive feedback

b)

negative feedback

c)

zero feedback

d)

Hormones are not regulated

8.

Feedback loops are important because they allow organisms and the environment to

a)

change based on new inputs

b)

fall apart

c)

change based on new outputs

d)

maintain balance

9.
If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:
a)
keep body temperature the same as the external temperature
b)
decrease body temperature
c)
increase body temperature
d)
regulate blood pressure
10.
Pineal gland – 
a)
produces a hormone (melatonin) that helps you go to sleep
b)
produces a hormone that stimulates the immune response in children
c)
hormone that increases blood
d)
decreases bone calcium levels
11.
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
12.
Function of adrenal glands:
a)
produces hormones that control BSL (blood sugar level)
b)
control female characteristics and menstrual cycle
c)
control male characteristics and sperm production
d)
help prepare the body for stress
13.
The exocrine part of the pancreas secretes
a)
digestive juices including enzymes
b)
produces hormones that control BSL (blood sugar level)
c)
produces hormones help prepare the body for stress
d)
control blood pressure
14.
Which hormone is not secreted by the anterior pituitary.
a)
Oxytocin
b)
FSH
c)
TSH
d)
ACTH
15.
What element is needed to produce proper amounts of Thyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4)?
a)
Iodine
b)
Iron
c)
Calcium
d)
Zinc
16.
Glucagon is secreted by:
a)
α-cells in the Islets of Langerhans
b)
β-cells in the Islets of Langerhans
c)
β-cells in the pancreatic medulla
d)
α-cells in the pancreatic cortex
17.
The gland that controls regulation of metabolic rate is the:
a)
Thyroid
b)
Parathyroids
c)
Pancreas
d)
Adrenal Glands
18.
Glucose levels in the blood are controlled by the:
a)
Pancreas
b)
Thyroid
c)
Parathyroids
d)
Adrenal Glands
19.
What is gland #3?
a)
Adrenal Gland
b)
Pancreas
c)
Ovaries
d)
Testes
20.
Endocrine glands produce __________ which maintain the body in homeostasis
a)
oils
b)
neurotransmitters 
c)
tears
d)
hormones
21.
Hormone that stimulates the kidneys to retain water
a)
Antidiuretic hormone
b)
Insulin
c)
Oxytocin
d)
Parathyroid Hormone
22.
Hormone that stimulates milk production
a)
Prolactin
b)
Oxytocin
c)
Progesterone
d)
Estrogen
23.
Hormone that stimulates the bones to break down to increase blood calcium levels
a)
Parathyroid Hormone
b)
Thyroid Hormone
c)
Calcitonin
d)
Insulin
24.

In what scenario 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

25.

What does melatonin do?

a)

Raises our blood sugar

b)

Regulates our blood pressure

c)

Regulates our metabolism

d)

Regulates our sleep cycle