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The Endocrine System

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

The "master gland" of the endocrine system, a gland that controls many body activities.

a)

hormone

b)

pituitary gland

c)

hypothalamus

d)

adrenal gland

2.

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

a)

it creates chemicals that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis

b)

it creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis

c)

it maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis

d)

it releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis

3.

Which gland secretes insulin?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Ovaries

c)

Pituitary

d)

Thymus

4.

The pituitary gland is most similar to:

a)

a worker in a factory

b)

a mail carrier

c)

the boss of a big office

d)

a security guard

5.

What structure(s) shown in the picture above the kidneys?

a)

Thyroids

b)

Adrenal glands

c)

Testes

d)

Parathyroids

6.

Endocrine glands secrete _

a)

Hormones

b)

Neurotransmitters

c)

A wide range of chemical substances

7.

The adrenal glands release adrenaline to help the body regulate _________________.

a)

diseases

b)

body temperature.

c)

stress.

d)

hormones.

8.

Where is the thyroid gland located?

a)

at the top of the kidney

b)

in the abdomen, behind the stomach

c)

the base of the brain

d)

in the neck

9.

Increases in the hormonal circulation and changes at the receptor level is an endocrine response to ______________

a)

anaerobic training

b)

aerobic training

c)

changes in temperature

d)

changes in emotions

10.

Which of the following glands secrete adrenaline and cortisol?

a)

pancreas

b)

pituitary grand

c)

adrenal glands

d)

parathyroid gland