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WorksheetsEndocrine system
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 40mins
What gland produces Prolactin?
anterior pituitary
posterior pituitary
thyroid
adrenals
Which of the following are produced from the thyroid?
calcitonin
parathyroid hormone
oxytocin
aldosterone
Which of the following best describes someone with gigantism?
50 year old with an elevated growth hormone level
60 year old with increased blood pressure, edema, and low potassium
6 year old with an elevated growth hormone level
3 year old with a decreased level of thyroxine
Which of the following is caused by a lack of iodine:
tetany
goiter
diabetes insipidus
Parkinson's disease
This hormone produced by your adrenal glands is responsible for your ability to react to long term stress.
epinephrine
cortisol
prolactin
aldosterone
An increased level of thyroxine would cause which of the following:
myxedema
Grave's disease
Addison's disease
Cretinism
Increased level of Growth Hormone after long bone growth development has ceased leads to which of the following:
tetany
gigantism
acromegaly
hirsutism
If a baby is born with a poorly functioning thyroid gland, which of the following may occur:
cretinism
Cushing's syndrome
hyperaldosteronism
Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
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):
diabetes insipidus
diabetes mellitus
Addison’s disease
hyperaldosteronism
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).
Addison’s disease
tetany
diabetes insipidus
cretinism
The beta cells of the pancreas are stimulated during hyperglycemia to produce:
glucagon
insulin
calcitonin
PTH
Which of the following is the storage form of glucose:
glycogen
glucagon
gluconeogenesis
glycogenolysis
Endocrine glands secrete _
Hormones
Neurotransmitters
A wide range of chemical substances
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 system of vessels that circulates blood around the body.
A group of bones and tissue that provides support and structure for the body.
A group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functions
A group of organs that is responsible for eliminating wastes.
Imagine Hannah, Lily, and Aria are curious about how their bodies stay balanced and healthy. 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.
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?
thyroid gland.
adrenal gland.
pancreas.
pituitary gland.
Priya and Daniel are discussing which gland helps boost their energy and metabolism for a school project. Which gland stimulates body metabolism?
Thyroid
testes
ovary
adrenal
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?
Hormones
Glands
Parathyroid
Adrenal Gland
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?
Stay or Stray Response
Fight or Stay Response
Flee or Stray Response
Fight or Flight Response
Ava and Daniel are curious about how their bodies use energy to grow and stay active. Which term describes this amazing process?
Excretion
Metabolism
Digestion
Respiration
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?
positive feedback
negative feedback
zero feedback
Hormones are not regulated
Imagine Sophia, Aria, and Ethan are exploring how nature stays in balance. Why are feedback loops important for organisms and the environment?
change based on new inputs
fall apart
change based on new outputs
maintain balance
Sophia and Kai are playing a game of 'Find the Gland'! Sophia asks Kai, "Can you tell me where the thyroid gland is located?"
Below Adam's apple in neck
Scrotum
Brain
Chest
Henry and Sophia are curious about hormones! Which hormone is produced in the testes?
Insulin
Adrenalin
Testosterone
Thyroxine
Harper and Arjun are curious about where insulin is produced in the body. Can you help them solve this mystery?
Liver
Heart
Pancreas
Pineal gland
Olivia, Abigail, and Lily are discussing which hormone is the real boss of our body's metabolic rate. Who's got the right answer?
Adrenalin
Thyroxin
Insulin
Testosterone
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?
Thyroxine
Oestrogen
Testosterone
Insulin
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?
3
2
6
8
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?
2
4
6
5
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?
1
2
3
4
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?
Adrenal
Pituitary
Testes
Ovaries
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?
Cancer
Diabetes
Stress
Kidney Failure
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?
thyroid
parathyroid
thymus
brain stem
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?
gland cells
neurons
hormones
target cells
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?
insulin and glucagon
calcitonin and estrogen
Parathyroid hormone and antidiuretic hormone
epinephrine and testosterone
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?
Hypophysis
Hypothalamus
Pancreas
Adrenal glands
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?
ADH
Glucocorticoids
Insulin
Glucagon
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?
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
ADH and oxytocin
Calcitonin and thyroxine
Growth hormone and cortisol
James, Harper, and Abigail are discussing what usually causes hypothyroidism. Who among them can correctly identify the main reason?
Increased secretion of the thyroxine hormone
No secretion of the thyroxine hormone by the thyroid
Increased secretion of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland
Michael and Avery are curious about biology! Which hormone helps increase the levels of calcium in the blood?
Calcitonin
Calcium
Phosphatase
Parathyroid
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?
Aldosterone
Insulin
Glucagon
Cortisol
Imagine Abigail and David are on a desert adventure! Which hormone helps them stay hydrated by reabsorbing water in their bodies?
Norepinephrine
Adrenaline
Melatonin
ADH
Maya and Aiden are discussing hormones in class. Which gland releases oxytocin?
anterior pituitary
posterior pituitary
ovaries
testes
Mason and Lily are studying hormones for their biology quiz. They wonder, which gland releases norepinephrine?
adrenal medulla
thyroid
pancreas
pineal
Grace and Isla are discussing hormones in class. Which gland releases prolactin?
thryoid
anterior pituitary
pineal
thymus
Ethan and Nora are discussing which organ produces insulin. Can you help them figure it out?
Thymus
Thyroid
Pancreas
Pineal
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?
Posterior Pituitary
Pineal
Anterior Pituitary
Thymus
Maya, Olivia, and Noah are discussing hormones in class. Which gland produces PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)?
thyroid
parathyroids
pineal
ovaries
Liam, Noah, and Ethan are discussing which gland produces melatonin. Who will get it right?
Pineal
Adrenal cotex
Adrenal medulla
Thymus
Lily, Ethan, and Benjamin are discussing hormones in class. Which gland releases the lutinizing hormone that helps regulate reproductive functions?
Anterior pituitary
Pineal
Posterior pituitary
Adrenal cortex
Evelyn and William are discussing hormones in class. Evelyn asks, "Which gland releases FSH?" Can you help them choose the correct answer?
Posterior pituitary
Anterior pituitary
Parathyroids
Thyroid
Ava, Jackson, and Henry are learning about hormones in class. Their teacher asks: Which gland produces aldosterone?
Adrenal medulla
Adrenal cotrex
Pineal
Thymus
Ava, Grace, and Emma are studying hormones in class. They come across 'Epinephrine' and wonder, from which part of the body is it released?
adrenal cortex
adrenal medulla
anterior pituitary
posterior pituitary
Evelyn and William are discussing hormones in class. Evelyn asks, "Can a hormone just affect any cell it wants?" What do you think?
Yes, they affect all cells
No, the cell has to have a matching receptor
Maybe
Depends on the situation
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?
protein receptors on the cells surface
it is only sent to its target cell
neurons transmit the hormone signal
glands are the target cell
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?
nerve impulses
floating in the blood stream
electric and chemical signals
respiration
Isla, Kai, and Abigail are discussing the human body. Which of the following is NOT a major endocrine gland?
pituitary
hypothalymus
sweat gland
ovaries
pancreas
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?
ovaries
pituitary
hypothalamus
adrenal
Priya and Zoe are chatting about their sleep troubles. If you have trouble sleeping like them, which gland might be causing the problem?
pineal
thyroid
testes
adrenal
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?
Calcitonin
Estrogen
Testosterone
Growth Hormone
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!
Pituitary Gland
Thyroid Gland
Pineal Gland
Adrenal Glands
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?
Oxytocin and prolactin
Testosterone and ADH
Estrogen and androgens
Insulin and adrenaline
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?
Prolactin and testosterone
Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin
ADH and Vitamin D
Androgens and serotonin
