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WorksheetsEndocrine System in Humans
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the statements regarding exocrine glands is incorrect?
Secretions are sent through ducts.
Secretions are released in target organs.
Secretions act near the region of release.
Secretions are released into the blood.
Pituitary is known as the master gland because
it is located in the brain.
it stimulates other endocrine glands.
it controls growth of the body.
it is present only in boys.
Cortisone is a hormone secreted by the
thyroid gland
adrenal gland
pituitary gland
pancreas
Insulin and glucagon are hormones responsible for
calcium metabolism.
metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins.
lowering blood sugar level.
maintaining blood sugar level.
Which of these is a bi-lobed gland present in the windpipe?
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Thymus
Gonads
Identify the glands marked by arrows in the figure below.
Thyroid
Thymus
Adrenal
Pancreas
Type1 diabetes is caused due to ____________.
inability of the body to produce insulin
inability of the body to utilize insulin
inability of the body to produce glucagon
inability of the body to utilize glucagon
Boys grow facial hair, muscles develop and chest broadens during adolescence due to secretion of ____________.
thyroxine by thyroid
testosterone by testes
testosterone by pituitary
oestrogen by testes
Which of the following is responsible for the condition seen in the given picture?
Growth hormone secreted by pituitary
Growth stimulating hormone secreted by the pituitary
Gonad stimulating hormone secreted by the pituitary
Growth hormone secreted by testes
Salivary glands, tear glands, gastric glands are examples of _____________.
digestive glands
secretory glands
exocrine glands
endocrine glands
A person feels sluggish, weak and inactive. This is due to ___________.
over secretion of thyroxine
under secretion of thyroxine
over secretion of parathyroid hormone
under secretion of parathyroid hormone
Frequent urination, increased thirst, increased hunger are symptoms of ____________.
goitre
hypertension
type 1 diabetes
type 2 diabetes
The hormone responsible for egg production in females is ____________.
oestrogen
progesterone
both a) and b)
none of the above
Which one of the following is true about Endocrine Gland?
These are ductless glands.
They control short term activity.
One of the example is Gastric Gland.
_________ is also called a dual gland.
Pituitary Gland
Testes
Ovaries
Pancreas
Name the disease by which people cannot control sugar levels in the blood.
Hypertension
Sleep Apnea
Diabetes
Hyperthyroidism
Letter D is pointing to
Ovaries
Pineal Gland
Adrenal
Parathyroid
Which gland produces hormones that regulate calcium and phosphorous levels which help in bone development?
Thymus
Parathyroid
The parathyroid glands are located
behind the pituitary gland
behind the thyroid gland
on your kidneys
by your pancreas
Where is the thyroid gland?
Below Adam's apple in neck
Scrotum
Brain
Chest
