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WorksheetsEndocrine Glands
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Identify gland 3
Pituitary
Thyroid
Adrenal
Hypothalamus
Which of the following is a function of the endocrine system?
maintain homeostasis through regulation of growth, metabolism, and sexual development
provide the body with defense mechanisms to protect against pathogens
provide boundaries and protective surfaces to lubricate and line vital organs
propagate electrical impulses to communicate information between brain, spinal cord, muscles, and sensory organs
Which hormone regulates water balance by reducing the amount of water leaving the body
aldosterone
antidiuretic hormone
growth hormone
thyroxine
The "master gland" is known as the __________________.
thyroid gland.
adrenal gland.
pancreas.
pituitary gland.
The adrenal glands release adrenaline to help the body regulate _________________.
diseases
body temperature.
stress.
hormones.
Endocrine glands are glands that
produce hormones that are released directly into the bloodstream
produce hormones that are released into ducts first and then into the blood
produce hormones only
produce hormones that are released into vessels first and then into the blood
The examples are estrogen and testosterone
amino acid hormones
steroid hormones
none of the above
both
The hormones that are lipid soluble and can easily pass through the membrane
Insulin
Growth hormone
amino acid hormones
Estrogen
How would you classify a hormone that is made from cholesterol, such as a sex hormone?
steroid hormone
amine hormone
peptide hormone
protein hormone
