WorksheetsEndocrine System Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
___________ are chemical messengers that are secreted by endocrine glands directly into the bloodstream.
hormones
proteins
lipids
lymph
Which gland is considered the "master gland" of the endocrine system? It is divided into anterior and posterior lobes.
pineal gland
thyroid gland
adrenal gland
pituitary gland
Which hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland and regulates the growth of bone and muscle?
thyroxine
growth hormone
FSH
ACTH
The ____________ is a feather shaped organ located posterior to the stomach that functions as part of both the digestive and the endocrine systems.
small intestine
large intestine
pancreas
spleen
Which hormone is secreted by the pancreas that facilitates glucose being absorbed by the cells and able to be used for energy?
thymosin
MSH
Glucagon
Insulin
These glands are located on the top of each kidney:
adrenal glands
thyroid gland
pituitary gland
parathyroid glands
____________ is a corticosteroid that has anti-inflammatory action. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body.
cortisol
epinephrine
glucose
electrolytes
Sara is experiencing polyuria, polydipsia and extreme hunger. These are all symptoms of:
acromegaly
diabetes
hyperthyroidism
Cushing's Disease
Which endocrine gland is about the size of a grain of rice and is located within the thyroid gland?
Pineal
Pancreas
Parathyroid
Adrenal
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the pineal gland and is responsible for our sleep cycle?
thymosin
glucagon
insulin
melatonin
