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Endocrine Gland Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Endocrine Glands have tubes or ducts that release pheromones directly into the kidneys.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Which gland is called the "Master" gland?

a)

Adrenal

b)

Thyroid

c)

Pancreas

d)

Pituitary

e)

Pineal

3.

What part of the brain keeps a check on the Pituitary gland?

a)

Medulla

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Cerebrum

4.

When all systems are in perfect balance it is called:

a)

Homosapien

b)

Homogenized

c)

Homeostasis

d)

Homeless

5.

Maurice Tillet had a medical condition called Acromegaly and was used for the cartoon character_____________.

a)

Spiderman

b)

The Hulk

c)

Superman

d)

Shrek

6.

How tall was Robert Wadlow?

a)

7 feet 2 1/2 inches

b)

8 feet 2 inches

c)

8 feet 11 inches

d)

9 feet 3 inches

e)

9 feet 5 inches

7.

The shortest man in the Guiness Book of Records was only 60 inches tall.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What does the Thyroid gland regulate?

a)

Metabolism

b)

Calcium

c)

Glucose

d)

Iodine

9.

What hormone does the Pineal gland produce?

a)

Glucose

b)

Melanin

c)

Melatonin

d)

Adrenaline

10.

A lack of Iodine in the diet causes an enlarges Thyroid gland that results in a __________________

a)

Amputation

b)

Swollen lips

c)

Tumor

d)

Goiter

e)

Osteoporosis

11.

Midgets are bigger than Dwarfs because they receive more of the growth hormone.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

What gland regulates the amount of Calcium in the human body?

a)

Pituitary

b)

Pineal

c)

Parathyroid

d)

Thyroid

e)

Adrenal

13.

What would result from a Hyperthyroid?

a)

Obesity

b)

Very skinny

c)

Midget

d)

Giant

e)

Acromegaly

14.

What is a best source of Iodine?

a)

Seafood

b)

Meat

c)

Vegetables

d)

Fruits

e)

Any food with sugar

15.

What disease can occur when the Parathyroid gland does not work properly?

a)

Diabetes

b)

High Blood pressure

c)

Obesity

d)

Osteoporosis

e)

Dwarfism