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Endocrine System in Humans

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The gland labeled 4 in the diagram is?
a)
the thymus gland
b)
the thyroid gland
c)
the parathyroid glands
d)
the adrenal glands
2.
Endocrine glands produce __________ which maintain the body in homeostasis
a)
oils
b)
neurotransmitters 
c)
tears
d)
hormones
3.

Which of the statements regarding exocrine glands is incorrect?

a)

Secretions are sent through ducts.

b)

Secretions are released in target organs.

c)

Secretions act near the region of release.

d)

Secretions are released into the blood.

4.

Pituitary is known as the master gland because

a)

it is located in the brain.

b)

it stimulates other endocrine glands.

c)

it controls growth of the body.

d)

it is present only in boys.

5.

Cortisone is a hormone secreted by the

a)

thyroid gland

b)

adrenal gland

c)

pituitary gland

d)

pancreas

6.

Insulin and glucagon are hormones responsible for

a)

calcium metabolism.

b)

metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins.

c)

lowering blood sugar level.

d)

maintaining blood sugar level.

7.

Which of these is a bi-lobed gland present in the windpipe?

a)

Thyroid

b)

Parathyroid

c)

Thymus

d)

Gonads

8.

Identify the glands marked by arrows in the figure below.

a)

Thyroid

b)

Thymus

c)

Adrenal

d)

Pancreas

9.

Type1 diabetes is caused due to ____________.

a)

inability of the body to produce insulin

b)

inability of the body to utilize insulin

c)

inability of the body to produce glucagon

d)

inability of the body to utilize glucagon

10.

Boys grow facial hair, muscles develop and chest broadens during adolescence due to secretion of ____________.

a)

thyroxine by thyroid

b)

testosterone by testes

c)

testosterone by pituitary

d)

oestrogen by testes

11.

Which of the following is responsible for the condition seen in the given picture?

a)

Growth hormone secreted by pituitary

b)

Growth stimulating hormone secreted by the pituitary

c)

Gonad stimulating hormone secreted by the pituitary

d)

Growth hormone secreted by testes

12.

Salivary glands, tear glands, gastric glands are examples of _____________.

a)

digestive glands

b)

secretory glands

c)

exocrine glands

d)

endocrine glands

13.

A person feels sluggish, weak and inactive. This is due to ___________.

a)

over secretion of thyroxine

b)

under secretion of thyroxine

c)

over secretion of parathyroid hormone

d)

under secretion of parathyroid hormone

14.

Frequent urination, increased thirst, increased hunger are symptoms of ____________.

a)

goitre

b)

hypertension

c)

type 1 diabetes

d)

type 2 diabetes

15.

The hormone responsible for egg production in females is ____________.

a)

oestrogen

b)

progesterone

c)

both a) and b)

d)

none of the above

16.

Which one of the following is true about Endocrine Gland?

a)

These are ductless glands.

b)

They control short term activity.

c)

One of the example is Gastric Gland.

17.

_________ is also called a dual gland.

a)

Pituitary Gland

b)

Testes

c)

Ovaries

d)

Pancreas

18.

Name the disease by which people cannot control sugar levels in the blood.

a)

Hypertension

b)

Sleep Apnea

c)

Diabetes

d)

Hyperthyroidism

19.

Letter D is pointing to

a)

Ovaries

b)

Pineal Gland

c)

Adrenal

d)

Parathyroid

20.

Which gland produces hormones that regulate calcium and phosphorous levels which help in bone development?

a)

Thymus

b)

Parathyroid

21.

The parathyroid glands are located

a)

behind the pituitary gland

b)

behind the thyroid gland

c)

on your kidneys

d)

by your pancreas

22.
What gland produces prolactin?
a)
Pancreas
b)
Thyroid
c)
Pituitary Gland
d)
Adrenal Glands
23.
Where is the Pituitary Gland located?
a)
Below the hypothalmus 
b)
On top of the pineal gland
c)
Behind the pineal gland
d)
Above the hypothalmus 
24.

Where is the thyroid gland?

a)

Below Adam's apple in neck

b)

Scrotum

c)

Brain

d)

Chest

25.
Letter E is pointing to
a)
Thymus
b)
Pineal Gland
c)
Adrenal
d)
Parathyroids