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WorksheetsMMS-Chapter 13/Lesson 5 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are hormones?
a group of specialized cells that make chemical substances which help to regulate the way your body functions
chemical substances made by the body that help to regulate the way your body functions
special cells that make insulin
a system of glands throughout your body
What does the hormone produced by the thyroid gland do?
It regulates levels of calcium and phosphorous in the blood.
It regulates the balance of salt and water in the body.
It regulates growth and metabolism.
It regulates the other glands.
What may happen if someone's body produces too much or too little of a hormone?
Nothing will happen because hormones are not important.
The endocrine system will function better.
Health problems can develop.
The body's organs will take over and do the job of the endocrine system.
All of the following are caused by disorders of the endocrine system except__________.
metabolism
diabetes
hypothyroidism
hyperthyroidism
The menstrual cycle _____________.
has nothing to do with female reproduction.
is the series of evens that prepares the female reproductive system for reproduction
plays a small part in female reproduction
is the series of events that women go through before beginning puberty
Ovulation_________.
is the process by which the ovaries release mature eggs
is the process by which eggs released by the ovaries are not fertilized
is the period of time in which menstruation takes place
is the period of time in which the lining of the uterus builds up with build, tissue, and fluid
When is fertilization most likely to occur?
during menstrual flow
in the days immediately following the end of menstrual flow
in the three days just before menstrual flow begins
in the five days just before and just after ovulation
What would you add to this list on what females can do to keep their reproductive systems healthy: shower or bathe daily, do a breast self-examination every month, visit a gynecologist for regular checkups, ______________?
don't be concerned if you miss your period
ignore signs of PMS
keep track of your menstrual cycle
tell your gynecologist what you think he or she wants to hear
What else belongs on this list of ways to take care of your endocrine system: practice good health habits, get regular physical activity, eat healthful foods, ____?
don't get enough rest
manage stress in healthful ways
engage in risky behaviors
avoid unnecessary health tests
During puberty, the male reproductive glands produce___________.
testes
seminal vesicles
urine
testosterone
Which of the following can lead to a hernia?
underproduction of testosterone
incorrect heavy lifting
sexually transmitted diseases
all of the above
The second-leading cause of death in women is_________.
breast cancer
infertility
ovarian cysts
sexually transmitted diseases
The chemicals secreted by the endocrine glands are called hormones.
True
False
Semen is a mixture of sperm and fluids that protect sperm.
True
False
Urine and semen leave the body, at different times, through the prostate gland.
True
False
The endocrine system is a physical communication system that controls many body functions.
True
False
The thyroid gland is a pea-sized gland located at the midpoint of the skull, behind the eyes.
True
False
Abstinence from sexual activity protects teens against STDs and unplanned pregnancy.
True
False
a disease that prevents the body from converting food into energy
diabetes
hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid
hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid
Grave's disease
symptoms include tiredness, depression, weight gain, hair loss, and pain in the muscles and joints
diabetes
hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid
hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid
Grave's disease
