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Worksheets1301.7 Endocrine System
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
The endocrine system consists of
specialized cell clusters
glands
hormones
target tissues
True or False
Hormones are secreted at all times by the body
True
False
What gland is called the "master gland"?
pancreas
hypothalamus
thyroid
pituitary gland
What is the main integrative center for the endocrine and autonomic nervous systems?
parathyroid
hypothalamus
cerebrum
thyroid
Hormones work together to regulate the following body processes except:
energy production
growth
immunity
movement
What condition is a lack of growth of the arms and legs in proportion to the head and trunk?
Cushing's syndrome
Acromegaly
Dwarfism
Grave's disease
What disease is caused by a prolonged exposure to cortisol?
Grave's Disease
Conn's syndrome
Cushing's syndrome
Lugol's solution
Which hormone is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland?
Luteinizing hormone
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Antidiuretic hormone
Oxytocin
Which hormone promotes spermatogenesis?
Oxytocin
Luteinizing hormone
Prolactin
Follicle-Stimulating hormone
Which hormone stimulates the production of testosterone?
Luteinizing hormone
oxytocin
growth hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone
What releases glucocorticoids?
pancreas
thyroid gland
gonads
adrenal cortex
What hormone is secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas?
thyroxine
insulin
prolactin
calcitonin
Which hormone is released from the posterior lobe of the pituitary?
parathyroid hormone
growth hormone
oxytocin
cortisol
Which disease state occurs from hypersecretion of the growth hormone before puberty?
Gigantism
Dwarfism
Acromegaly
Conn's syndrome
What is a deficiency disease that causes cretinism in children?
Acromegaly
Hypothyroidism
Gigantism
Hyperthyroidism
What is the generic term for any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, that stimulates or controls the development of masculine characteristics
calcitonin
glucagon
androgen
thyroxine
What disease causes hypertension and your muscles becoming weak to the point of paralysis?
cushing's syndrome
brian's syndrome
conn's syndrome
Androgenital syndrome
What is hirsutism in women?
hair developing on legs
acne developing on back
hair developing on face
acne developing on chest
Which gland regulates blood calcium levels?
pancreas
pituitary
parathyroid
adrenal
Which disease is an autoimmune disorder that involves hyperthyroidism?
Grave's disease
Gigantism
Adrenogenital syndrome
Conn's syndrome
What is a method by which regulation of hormones is achieved?
positive feedback system
hormone regulatory system
negative feedback system
homeostasis feedback system
Which type of diabetes has a juvenile onset?
type 1
type 2
Which type of diabetes can be controlled with diet and exercise?
type 1
type 2
Which type of diabetes is more prone to hypoglycemia or ketoacidosis
type 1
type 2
