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WorksheetsHealthcare Academy Endocrine Test
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which gland is responsible for stimulating growth in bones and muscles?
adrenal
thyroid
hypothalamus
pituitary
Which gland is often known as the "master gland" because it has wide-reaching effects on the whole body?
adrenal gland
thyroid
hypothalamus
pituitary
Which two structures are responsible for regulating the calcium levels within the blood?
parathyroid and thyroid
parathyroid and thymus
adrenal glands and thyroid
pancreas and thyroid
Which gland in the mage is responsible for regulating sleep and wake cycles?
1
4
3
9
Which structure is responsible for creating the "fight or flight" response to stress and emergency situations?
1
4
3
9
Which gland is responsible for developing cells that are used in the immune system?
1
4
3
9
Endocrine glands secrete _
Hormones
Neurotransmitters
A wide range of chemical substances
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
It creates chemicals, or hormones, 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.
What structure is this?
Pancreas
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Adrenal glands
Which gland secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone?
Anterior Pituitary
Posterior Pituitary
What is the function of melatonin?
Reduces calcium levels in blood
Controls sleep and wake cycles
Regulates metabolisms, body heat, oxygen usage, and blood pressure
Stiumates melanocytes to produce melanin
Glucocorticoids are secreted from what gland? What is it's the function?
Adrenal; regulates fight or flight responses in emergencies
Adrenal; regulates ion levels for quick energy
Pituitary; simulates adrenal glands
Hypothalamus; allows for regulation of body temp, hunger, thirst and sleep pattersy
Insulin is responsible for ___________glucose levels and glucagon is responsible for _______________glucose levels
lowering; raising
raising; lowering
What gland produces Prolactin?
anterior pituitary
posterior pituitary
thyroid
adrenals
Which of the following are produced from the thyroid?
calcitonin
parathyroid hormone
oxytocin
aldosterone
What structure(s) shown in the picture above the kidneys?
Thyroids
Adrenal glands
Testes
Parathyroids
Which is NOT a function of oxytocin?
stimulation of uterine contractions
stimulation of menstruation
stimulation of breast milk ejection
labor induction
postpartum bleeding control
The secondary sex characteristics brought about by testosterone do NOT include:
development of muscle mass
deepening/lowering of the voice
growth of facial hair
development of heavier bones
development of breasts
The "fight or flight" response triggers the release of:
growth hormone
epinephrine
melatonin
prolactin (PRL)
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Which of these 2 hormones regulates calcium levels in the body?
T3 and T4
calcitonin and parathyroid hormone
melatonin and glucocorticoids
oxytocin and prolactin
insulin and glucagon
Using the image: Identify #1, the gland that produces melatonin which regulates when we sleep and wake.
pituitary
pineal
pancreas
parathyroid
Using the image: Identify #2, the gland also known as the "master gland"
pituitary
adrenal
pancreas
thyroid
pineal
Using the image: Identify #3 the gland that is responsible for metabolism:
adrenal
pancreas
thyroid
parathyroid
thymus
Using the image: Identify #4, the small glands that produces a hormone that moves calcium from the bones into the blood stream.
adrenal
ovary
teste
pancreas
parathyroid
Using the image: Identify #5, the gland where T cell maturation for your immune system occurs.
thyroid
thymus
testes
adrenal
pancreas
Using the image: Identify #6 which consist of a cortex and medulla.
pituitary
adrenal
ovary
pancreas
pineal
Using the image: What is the name used to identify #8 and #9 together, the male and female sex organs.
ovaries
testes
gonads
sex hormones
Using the image: What is the gland represented by #8?
adrenal
ovaries
testes
pancreas
The endocrine system is controlled by the hypothalamus which regulates the ______ gland:
pineal
thyroid
pituitary
parathyroid
Check for all that apply to an EXOcrine gland.
have a duct
be ductless
secrete directly into the blood
secrete onto a body surface
An ENDOCRINE gland will:
be ductless
secrete directly into the blood
produce hormones
All answers are correct
What two words below are correctly paired?
Pancreas - calcitonin
Thyroid - parathyriod hormone
Adrenal - cortisol
Parathyroid - iodine
Which hormone stimulates the secretion of Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4)?
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Calcitonin
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Progesterone
____________ controls menstrual cycles in women.
Prolactin
Progesterone
Pineal Gland
Pituitary Gland
Which hormone stimulates the production of eggs and sperm?
Insulin
Epinephrine
Melatonin
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Growth hormone is secreted by:
The Anterior Pituitary
The Pineal Gland
The Pancreas
The Thymus
Glucagon prevents blood levels from:
becoming too high
becoming too low
stablizing
none of the answers are true
Happiness is often linked to which hormone?
Adrenalin
T4
Endorphins
T3
The parathyroid gland is made up of how many glands?
1
2
3
4
The sex hormones are made up of
Steroids
Minerals
Proteins
Carbohydrates
The thyroid gland consists of two lobes which are located on either side of the
Liver
Esophagus
Trachea
Pancreas
All of the following are characteristics of cortisol except
Increases blood glucose levels
Secreted in increased amounts in times of prolonged stress
Secreted in increased amounts in times of prolonged stress
Counteracts the inflammatory response
What is the function of testosterone (beginning at puberty)?
Growth and development of the male reproductive structures
Increased skeletal and muscular growth
Voice changes
Growth and distribution of body hair
All of the above
Which of the following is a function of progesterone?
Causes shedding of the uterine lining
Stimulates production of milk in the lactating breast
Causes the uterine lining to thicken in preparation for pregnancy
Stimulates ovulation to occur
aden/o means (a)
hypo- means (a)
endo- means (a)
