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1301.7 Endocrine System

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The endocrine system consists of

a)

specialized cell clusters

b)

glands

c)

hormones

d)

target tissues

2.

True or False


Hormones are secreted at all times by the body

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What gland is called the "master gland"?

a)

pancreas

b)

hypothalamus

c)

thyroid

d)

pituitary gland

4.

What is the main integrative center for the endocrine and autonomic nervous systems?

a)

parathyroid

b)

hypothalamus

c)

cerebrum

d)

thyroid

5.

Hormones work together to regulate the following body processes except:

a)

energy production

b)

growth

c)

immunity

d)

movement

6.

What condition is a lack of growth of the arms and legs in proportion to the head and trunk?

a)

Cushing's syndrome

b)

Acromegaly

c)

Dwarfism

d)

Grave's disease

7.

What disease is caused by a prolonged exposure to cortisol?

a)

Grave's Disease

b)

Conn's syndrome

c)

Cushing's syndrome

d)

Lugol's solution

8.

Which hormone is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?

a)

Luteinizing hormone

b)

Thyroid-stimulating hormone

c)

Antidiuretic hormone

d)

Oxytocin

9.

Which hormone promotes spermatogenesis?

a)

Oxytocin

b)

Luteinizing hormone

c)

Prolactin

d)

Follicle-Stimulating hormone

10.

Which hormone stimulates the production of testosterone?

a)

Luteinizing hormone

b)

oxytocin

c)

growth hormone

d)

Follicle-stimulating hormone

11.

What releases glucocorticoids?

a)

pancreas

b)

thyroid gland

c)

gonads

d)

adrenal cortex

12.

What hormone is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas?

a)

thyroxine

b)

insulin

c)

prolactin

d)

calcitonin

13.

Which hormone is released from the posterior lobe of the pituitary?

a)

parathyroid hormone

b)

growth hormone

c)

oxytocin

d)

cortisol

14.

Which disease state occurs from hypersecretion of the growth hormone before puberty?

a)

Gigantism

b)

Dwarfism

c)

Acromegaly

d)

Conn's syndrome

15.

What is a deficiency disease that causes cretinism in children?

a)

Acromegaly

b)

Hypothyroidism

c)

Gigantism

d)

Hyperthyroidism

16.

What is the generic term for any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, that stimulates or controls the development of masculine characteristics

a)

calcitonin

b)

glucagon

c)

androgen

d)

thyroxine

17.

What disease causes hypertension and your muscles becoming weak to the point of paralysis?

a)

cushing's syndrome

b)

brian's syndrome

c)

conn's syndrome

d)

Androgenital syndrome

18.

What is hirsutism in women?

a)

hair developing on legs

b)

acne developing on back

c)

hair developing on face

d)

acne developing on chest

19.

Which gland regulates blood calcium levels?

a)

pancreas

b)

pituitary

c)

parathyroid

d)

adrenal

20.

Which disease is an autoimmune disorder that involves hyperthyroidism?

a)

Grave's disease

b)

Gigantism

c)

Adrenogenital syndrome

d)

Conn's syndrome

21.

What is a method by which regulation of hormones is achieved?

a)

positive feedback system

b)

hormone regulatory system

c)

negative feedback system

d)

homeostasis feedback system

22.

Which type of diabetes has a juvenile onset?

a)

type 1

b)

type 2

23.

Which type of diabetes can be controlled with diet and exercise?

a)

type 1

b)

type 2

24.

Which type of diabetes is more prone to hypoglycemia or ketoacidosis

a)

type 1

b)

type 2