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Endocrine part 4: adrenal gland

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

The adrenal cortex is

a)

the outside portion of the gland

b)

the inside portion of the gland

2.

Which of the following is NOT a function of cortisol type hormones?

a)

increase blood pressure

b)

increase metabolism

c)

decrease digestion activity

d)

increase ovulation

3.

Aldosterone acts on which organ to help increase blood pressure?

a)

pancreas

b)

intestines

c)

kidneys

d)

heart

4.

Which hormone is released in times of stress?

a)

parathyroid hormone

b)

cortisol

c)

calcitonin

d)

aldosterone

5.

Increased levels of androgens will

a)

increase facial hair

b)

increase acne

c)

cause hair loss

d)

all of these will occur

6.

epinephrine is also known as

a)

vasopressin

b)

pitocin

c)

adrenalin

d)

growth hormone

7.

epinephrine will do all of the following EXCEPT

a)

increase heart rate

b)

decrease urination

c)

increase digestion

d)

increase breathing rate

8.

Weight lifters will smell ammonia before they lift heavy weights in hopes they will stimulate a release of...

a)

aldosterone

b)

androgens

c)

epinephrine

d)

calcitonin

9.

If you have severe allergies, you may need an injection of

a)

cortisol

b)

epinephrine

c)

aldosterone

d)

thymopoietin

10.

This hormone helps develop your immune system

a)

Thyroxine

b)

Thymosin

c)

Thyroid stimulating hormone

d)

Testosterone