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Endocrine system

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What gland produces Prolactin?

a)

anterior pituitary

b)

posterior pituitary

c)

thyroid

d)

adrenals

2.

Which of the following are produced from the thyroid?

a)

calcitonin

b)

parathyroid hormone

c)

oxytocin

d)

aldosterone

3.

Which of the following best describes someone with gigantism?

a)

50 year old with an elevated growth hormone level

b)

60 year old with increased blood pressure, edema, and low potassium

c)

6 year old with an elevated growth hormone level

d)

3 year old with a decreased level of thyroxine

4.

Which of the following is caused by a lack of iodine:

a)

tetany

b)

goiter

c)

diabetes insipidus

d)

Parkinson's disease

5.

This hormone produced by your adrenal glands is responsible for your ability to react to long term stress.

a)

epinephrine

b)

cortisol

c)

prolactin

d)

aldosterone

6.

An increased level of thyroxine would cause which of the following:

a)

myxedema

b)

Grave's disease

c)

Addison's disease

d)

Cretinism

7.

Increased level of Growth Hormone after long bone growth development has ceased leads to which of the following:

a)

tetany

b)

gigantism

c)

acromegaly

d)

hirsutism

8.

If a baby is born with a poorly functioning thyroid gland, which of the following may occur:

a)

cretinism

b)

Cushing's syndrome

c)

hyperaldosteronism

d)

Duchenne's muscular dystrophy

9.

A young patient begins to lose weight and complains of constantly being thirsty. When assessed, the nurse completes a blood glucose analysis with a glucometer. The result is 329 mg/dL (elevated):

a)

diabetes insipidus

b)

diabetes mellitus

c)

Addison’s disease

d)

hyperaldosteronism

10.

A middle aged male presents with a complaint of feeling “burnt out”. He states he no longer has motivation or energy and gets lightheaded at times. He has hyperpigmentation (see photo). While checking his blood pressure the nurse determines that the patient has hypotension (low blood pressure).

a)

Addison’s disease

b)

tetany

c)

diabetes insipidus

d)

cretinism

11.

The beta cells of the pancreas are stimulated during hyperglycemia to produce:

a)

glucagon

b)

insulin

c)

calcitonin

d)

PTH

12.

Which of the following is the storage form of glucose:

a)

glycogen

b)

glucagon

c)

gluconeogenesis

d)

glycogenolysis

13.

Endocrine glands secrete _

a)

Hormones

b)

Neurotransmitters

c)

A wide range of chemical substances

14.

Zoe and Oliver are curious about how their bodies stay in sync! Which system helps their glands work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions?

a)

A system of vessels that circulates blood around the body.

b)

A group of bones and tissue that provides support and structure for the body.

c)

A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions

d)

A group of organs that is responsible for eliminating wastes.

15.

Imagine Hannah, Lily, and Aria are curious about how their bodies stay balanced and healthy. What is the main function of the endocrine system?

a)

It creates chemicals, or hormones, that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

b)

It creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

c)

It maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis.

d)

It releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis.

16.

William, Rohan, and Benjamin are discussing which gland is called the "master gland" in the human body. Who can help them pick the right answer?

a)

thyroid gland.

b)

adrenal gland.

c)

pancreas.

d)

pituitary gland.

17.

Priya and Daniel are discussing which gland helps boost their energy and metabolism for a school project. Which gland stimulates body metabolism?

a)

Thyroid

b)

testes

c)

ovary

d)

adrenal

18.

Mia, Aria, and James are curious about what makes their bodies respond to different situations, like feeling excited or sleepy. Which of the following are chemicals that travel in the blood and cause changes in different parts of the body?

a)

Hormones

b)

Glands

c)

Parathyroid

d)

Adrenal Gland

19.

Imagine Rohan and Grace are suddenly startled by a loud noise in the school hallway. What is the name of the body's response to this kind of stress?

a)

Stay or Stray Response

b)

Fight or Stay Response

c)

Flee or Stray Response

d)

Fight or Flight Response

20.

Ava and Daniel are curious about how their bodies use energy to grow and stay active. Which term describes this amazing process?

a)

Excretion

b)

Metabolism

c)

Digestion

d)

Respiration

21.

Imagine Avery, Rohan, and Mia are discussing how the body keeps hormone levels in check. Which type of feedback mechanism do they discover is responsible for hormone regulation?

a)

positive feedback

b)

negative feedback

c)

zero feedback

d)

Hormones are not regulated

22.

Imagine Sophia, Aria, and Ethan are exploring how nature stays in balance. Why are feedback loops important for organisms and the environment?

a)

change based on new inputs

b)

fall apart

c)

change based on new outputs

d)

maintain balance

23.

Sophia and Kai are playing a game of 'Find the Gland'! Sophia asks Kai, "Can you tell me where the thyroid gland is located?"

a)

Below Adam's apple in neck

b)

Scrotum

c)

Brain

d)

Chest

24.

Henry and Sophia are curious about hormones! Which hormone is produced in the testes?

a)

Insulin

b)

Adrenalin

c)

Testosterone

d)

Thyroxine

25.

Harper and Arjun are curious about where insulin is produced in the body. Can you help them solve this mystery?

a)

Liver

b)

Heart

c)

Pancreas

d)

Pineal gland

26.

Olivia, Abigail, and Lily are discussing which hormone is the real boss of our body's metabolic rate. Who's got the right answer?

a)

Adrenalin

b)

Thyroxin

c)

Insulin

d)

Testosterone

27.

Elijah and Abigail are having a friendly debate in class about which hormone helps keep our blood sugar levels in check. Can you help them out by choosing the correct hormone?

a)

Thyroxine

b)

Oestrogen

c)

Testosterone

d)

Insulin

28.

Charlotte, Grace, and William are on a quest to find the pancreas in the diagram! Can you help them by picking the correct number where the pancreas is located?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

6

d)

8

29.

Zoe, Anika, and Samuel are on a quest to find the adrenal glands in the diagram! Can you help them by picking the correct number where the adrenal glands are located?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

5

30.

Abigail, Daniel, and Harper are on a quest to find the mysterious pineal gland in the diagram! Can you help them by picking the correct number where the pineal gland is located?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

31.

David and Abigail are having a friendly debate in science class. They want to know: Which gland(s) is sometimes referred to as the master gland?

a)

Adrenal

b)

Pituitary

c)

Testes

d)

Ovaries

32.

Emma and Priya are learning about how our bodies use sugar. If insulin isn’t produced or can’t be used properly, glucose starts piling up in the blood. What is this condition called?

a)

Cancer

b)

Diabetes

c)

Stress

d)

Kidney Failure

33.

Imagine Sophia and David are exploring the human body in science class. They discover a gland hidden between the lungs, right behind the sternum, which secretes thymosin to help mature WBC's when we are children. Which gland did they find? 

a)

thyroid

b)

parathyroid

c)

thymus

d)

brain stem

34.

Imagine Grace and Benjamin are learning about hormones in class. Which cells in the body have special receptors that allow them to respond to a particular hormone?

a)

gland cells

b)

neurons

c)

hormones

d)

target cells

35.

Abigail, Anika, and Michael are learning about the human body. They spot this structure and wonder: What hormones does it release? Can you help them figure it out?

a)

insulin and glucagon

b)

calcitonin and estrogen

c)

Parathyroid hormone and antidiuretic hormone

d)

epinephrine and testosterone

36.

Kai, Scarlett, and Liam are exploring the mysteries of the human brain in science class. They discover a tiny structure that acts as a bridge, connecting the pituitary gland to the brain/central nervous system. What is the name of this fascinating structure?

a)

Hypophysis

b)

Hypothalamus

c)

Pancreas

d)

Adrenal glands

37.

Luna, Ethan, and Hannah are discussing health topics in class. They wonder: Diabetes type I (mellitus) is caused by a lack of which pancreatic hormone?

a)

ADH

b)

Glucocorticoids

c)

Insulin

d)

Glucagon

38.

Abigail, Evelyn, and Harper are curious about the human body! Can you help them out by naming the two hormones produced by the thyroid gland?

a)

Epinephrine and norepinephrine

b)

ADH and oxytocin

c)

Calcitonin and thyroxine

d)

Growth hormone and cortisol

39.

James, Harper, and Abigail are discussing what usually causes hypothyroidism. Who among them can correctly identify the main reason?

a)

Increased secretion of the thyroxine hormone

b)

No secretion of the thyroxine hormone by the thyroid

c)

Increased secretion of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland

40.

Michael and Avery are curious about biology! Which hormone helps increase the levels of calcium in the blood?

a)

Calcitonin

b)

Calcium

c)

Phosphatase

d)

Parathyroid

41.

Emma and Liam are studying for their biology test. They wonder: Which hormone acts like a superhero, breaking down glycogen into glucose to give your body energy?

a)

Aldosterone

b)

Insulin

c)

Glucagon

d)

Cortisol

42.

Imagine Abigail and David are on a desert adventure! Which hormone helps them stay hydrated by reabsorbing water in their bodies?

a)

Norepinephrine

b)

Adrenaline

c)

Melatonin

d)

ADH

43.

Maya and Aiden are discussing hormones in class. Which gland releases oxytocin?

a)

anterior pituitary

b)

posterior pituitary

c)

ovaries

d)

testes

44.

Mason and Lily are studying hormones for their biology quiz. They wonder, which gland releases norepinephrine?

a)

adrenal medulla

b)

thyroid

c)

pancreas

d)

pineal

45.

Grace and Isla are discussing hormones in class. Which gland releases prolactin?

a)

thryoid

b)

anterior pituitary

c)

pineal

d)

thymus

46.

Ethan and Nora are discussing which organ produces insulin. Can you help them figure it out?

a)

Thymus

b)

Thyroid

c)

Pancreas

d)

Pineal

47.

Anika, Ethan, and Samuel are preparing for their biology quiz. They stumble upon a question: Which gland releases the Growth Hormone that helps you grow taller and stronger?

a)

Posterior Pituitary

b)

Pineal

c)

Anterior Pituitary

d)

Thymus

48.

Maya, Olivia, and Noah are discussing hormones in class. Which gland produces PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)?

a)

thyroid

b)

parathyroids

c)

pineal 

d)

ovaries

49.

Liam, Noah, and Ethan are discussing which gland produces melatonin. Who will get it right?

a)

Pineal

b)

Adrenal cotex

c)

Adrenal medulla

d)

Thymus

50.

Lily, Ethan, and Benjamin are discussing hormones in class. Which gland releases the lutinizing hormone that helps regulate reproductive functions?

a)

Anterior pituitary

b)

Pineal

c)

Posterior pituitary

d)

Adrenal cortex

51.

Evelyn and William are discussing hormones in class. Evelyn asks, "Which gland releases FSH?" Can you help them choose the correct answer?

a)

Posterior pituitary

b)

Anterior pituitary

c)

Parathyroids

d)

Thyroid

52.

Ava, Jackson, and Henry are learning about hormones in class. Their teacher asks: Which gland produces aldosterone?

a)

Adrenal medulla

b)

Adrenal cotrex

c)

Pineal 

d)

Thymus

53.

Ava, Grace, and Emma are studying hormones in class. They come across 'Epinephrine' and wonder, from which part of the body is it released?

a)

adrenal cortex

b)

adrenal medulla

c)

anterior pituitary

d)

posterior pituitary

54.

Evelyn and William are discussing hormones in class. Evelyn asks, "Can a hormone just affect any cell it wants?" What do you think?

a)

Yes, they affect all cells

b)

No, the cell has to have a matching receptor

c)

Maybe

d)

Depends on the situation

55.

Maya, Ava, and David are learning about hormones in class. Maya wonders, "How does a hormone know which cell to deliver its message to?" What is the secret behind a hormone identifying its target cell?

a)

protein receptors on the cells surface

b)

it is only sent to its target cell

c)

neurons transmit the hormone signal

d)

glands are the target cell

56.

Imagine Elijah and Ethan are curious about how hormones travel to their target cells. Do they hitch a ride on nerve impulses, float through the bloodstream, use electric and chemical signals, or rely on respiration? What do you think?

a)

nerve impulses

b)

floating in the blood stream

c)

electric and chemical signals

d)

respiration

57.

Isla, Kai, and Abigail are discussing the human body. Which of the following is NOT a major endocrine gland?

a)

pituitary

b)

hypothalymus

c)

sweat gland

d)

ovaries

e)

pancreas

58.

Lily and Emma are curious about why some kids grow really tall while others stay small. If someone has growth problems (too big or too small), which gland might be causing the issue?

a)

ovaries

b)

pituitary

c)

hypothalamus

d)

adrenal

59.

Priya and Zoe are chatting about their sleep troubles. If you have trouble sleeping like them, which gland might be causing the problem?

a)

pineal

b)

thyroid

c)

testes

d)

adrenal

60.

Nora and Benjamin are learning about the pituitary gland in science class. They discover a mysterious disorder called acromegaly, where people can develop super-sized hands, feet, and facial features—almost like a real-life giant! Even their internal organs get larger. Which hormone is the culprit behind this fascinating condition?

a)

Calcitonin

b)

Estrogen

c)

Testosterone

d)

Growth Hormone

61.

Liam, Aria, and Zoe are learning about Graves' disease in science class. They discover it can cause goiter, excessive sweating, intolerance to heat, anxiety, increased heart rate, and even bulging eyes! Which endocrine gland do you think is affected by Graves' disease? Help them solve this medical mystery!

a)

Pituitary Gland

b)

Thyroid Gland

c)

Pineal Gland

d)

Adrenal Glands

62.

Emma and Abigail are discussing why some women experience infertility and excessive body and facial hair. Emma thinks it might be due to hormone imbalances caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Which hormones could be impacted by this disorder?

a)

Oxytocin and prolactin

b)

Testosterone and ADH

c)

Estrogen and androgens

d)

Insulin and adrenaline

63.

Charlotte and Benjamin are studying for their biology test when they stumble upon a mysterious case of hyperparathyroidism! This disorder releases too much hormone into the blood, causing unusually high levels of calcium. It can lead to weaker bones and kidney damage. Which hormone(s) would Charlotte and Benjamin discover are impacted by this disorder?

a)

Prolactin and testosterone

b)

Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin

c)

ADH and Vitamin D

d)

Androgens and serotonin