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Endocrine System

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The glands of the body make substances that help regulate

a)

growth

b)

eyesight

c)

taste

d)

learning speed

2.

True or False....Metabolism is the body's sleep/wake cycle

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Glands are divided into

a)

inferior and superior

b)

exocrine and endocrine

c)

parasympathetic and sympathetic

d)

none of these

4.

______ glands have ducts that carry substances to organs, body parts or to outside of the body

a)

exocrine

b)

endocrine

c)

adrenal

d)

none of these

5.

______ glands are without ducts, that secrete hormones

a)

exocrine

b)

endocrine

c)

nervous

d)

none of the above

6.

_______ are protein substances secreted by an endocrine gland

a)

tears

b)

sweat

c)

hormones

d)

neurotransmitters

7.

________ are fluids that are carried to a nearby organ or to the outside of the body

a)

excretions

b)

hormones

c)

glands

d)

lymph

8.

The _____ gland controls other glands and stimulates growth

a)

thymus

b)

thyroid

c)

adrenal

d)

pituitary

9.

The _____ gland controls the rate of metabolism

a)

thymus

b)

thyroid

c)

adrenal

d)

pituitary

10.

_______ gland regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism

a)

thyroid

b)

pituitary

c)

parathyroid

d)

adrenals

11.

The _______ enables utilization of glucose

a)

pancreas

b)

liver

c)

spleen

d)

kidneys

12.

The hormones secreted by the ovaries are

a)

glucogon/insulin

b)

testosterone/progesterone

c)

testosterone/estrogen

d)

estrogen/progesterone

13.

The main hormone secreted by the male testes is ________

a)

estrogen

b)

progesterone

c)

testosterone

d)

none of these

14.

The ______ prepares the body for "Fight or Flight" response

a)

pituitary

b)

thyroid

c)

adrenal medulla

d)

none of these

15.

All of the following are responses of "Fight or Flight" EXCEPT:

a)

heart pounding

b)

slow breathing

c)

tense muscles

d)

sweaty palms

16.

The ______ gland may help regulate sleep/wake cycle

a)

pineal

b)

pituitary

c)

adrenal medulla

d)

thyroid

17.

Bronze pigmentation of the skin may be a symptom of

a)

hyperthyroidism

b)

Addison's Disease

c)

hypothyroidism

d)

gigantism

18.

Brittle nails and hair can indicate _______

a)

hyperthyroid

b)

hypothyroidism

c)

hypoglycemia

d)

Diabetes Mellitus

19.

The initials "IDDM" stand for

a)

non-insulin dependent diabetes

b)

insulin dominant diabetes mellitus

c)

insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

d)

none of these

20.

The best snack to give someone with hypoglycemia is

a)

OJ and a sandwich

b)

peppermint gum

c)

sugar free Gatorade

d)

Diet Coke