WorksheetsThe Endocrine System
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
The "master gland" of the endocrine system, a gland that controls many body activities.
hormone
pituitary gland
hypothalamus
adrenal gland
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
it creates chemicals that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis
it creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis
it maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis
it releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis
Which gland secretes insulin?
Pancreas
Ovaries
Pituitary
Thymus
The pituitary gland is most similar to:
a worker in a factory
a mail carrier
the boss of a big office
a security guard
What structure(s) shown in the picture above the kidneys?
Thyroids
Adrenal glands
Testes
Parathyroids
Endocrine glands secrete _
Hormones
Neurotransmitters
A wide range of chemical substances
The adrenal glands release adrenaline to help the body regulate _________________.
diseases
body temperature.
stress.
hormones.
Where is the thyroid gland located?
at the top of the kidney
in the abdomen, behind the stomach
the base of the brain
in the neck
Increases in the hormonal circulation and changes at the receptor level is an endocrine response to ______________
anaerobic training
aerobic training
changes in temperature
changes in emotions
Which of the following glands secrete adrenaline and cortisol?
pancreas
pituitary grand
adrenal glands
parathyroid gland
