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Endocrine System Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

___________ are chemical messengers that are secreted by endocrine glands directly into the bloodstream.

a)

hormones

b)

proteins

c)

lipids

d)

lymph

2.

Which gland is considered the "master gland" of the endocrine system? It is divided into anterior and posterior lobes.

a)

pineal gland

b)

thyroid gland

c)

adrenal gland

d)

pituitary gland

3.

Which hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland and regulates the growth of bone and muscle?

a)

thyroxine

b)

growth hormone

c)

FSH

d)

ACTH

4.

The ____________ is a feather shaped organ located posterior to the stomach that functions as part of both the digestive and the endocrine systems.

a)

small intestine

b)

large intestine

c)

pancreas

d)

spleen

5.

Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas that facilitates glucose being absorbed by the cells and able to be used for energy?

a)

thymosin

b)

MSH

c)

Glucagon

d)

Insulin

6.

These glands are located on the top of each kidney:

a)

adrenal glands

b)

thyroid gland

c)

pituitary gland

d)

parathyroid glands

7.

____________ is a corticosteroid that has anti-inflammatory action. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body.

a)

cortisol

b)

epinephrine

c)

glucose

d)

electrolytes

8.

Sara is experiencing polyuria, polydipsia and extreme hunger. These are all symptoms of:

a)

acromegaly

b)

diabetes

c)

hyperthyroidism

d)

Cushing's Disease

9.

Which endocrine gland is about the size of a grain of rice and is located within the thyroid gland?

a)

Pineal

b)

Pancreas

c)

Parathyroid

d)

Adrenal

10.

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the pineal gland and is responsible for our sleep cycle?

a)

thymosin

b)

glucagon

c)

insulin

d)

melatonin