WorksheetsThe Endocrine System
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The chemical product of an endocrine gland.
Blood
Hormone
Nerve Cell
Neurotransmitter
Which gland secretes insulin?
Pancreas
Ovaries
Pituitary
Thyroid
What hormone is responsible for the "fight or flight" response?
Testosterone
Cortisol
Adrenaline
Parathyroid Hormone
The pituitary gland is most similar to:
a worker in a factory
a mail carrier
the boss of a big office
a security guard
In what scenario might your body release adrenaline?
when you're waking up from a long night's sleep
when there isn't enough calcium in your bloodstream
when you're threatened by a bully
when you've had too much to eat
Insulin causes
a decrease in the concentration of blood glucose
an increase in the concentration of blood glucose
an increase in the production of glucose from glycogen
a release of adrenaline into the body
What structure is this?
Pancreas
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Adrenal glands
Where is the thyroid gland?
Below Adam's apple in neck
Scrotum
Brain
Chest
Which hormone controls metabolic rate?
Adrenalin
Thyroxin
Insulin
Testosterone
What are the functions of the Pancreatic hormones?
Reduce or increase blood sugar levels
Only reduce the blood glucose levels
Only increase the blood glucose levels
Cause release of Thyroxine
Progesterone is responsible for?
Regulation of menstrual cycle
Release of adrenalin
Increase blood sugar level
Decrease stress level
The exocrine part of the pancreas secretes
digestive juices including enzymes
produces hormones that control BSL (blood sugar level)
produces hormones help prepare the body for stress
control blood pressure
The _____ gland regulates the amount of calcium in the blood.
parathyroid
thyroid
adrenal
hypothalamus
Insufficient secretion of the growth hormone leads to:
Gigantism
Dwarfism
Cretinism
Goitre
