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Endocrine Gland Activity

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The endocrine system coordinates functioning between different organs through hormones, which are released into the bloodstream from specific types of cells.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

They are also referred to as "ductless" glands.

a)

Exocrine glands

b)

Sweat glands

c)

Tear glands

d)

Endocrine glands

3.

The __________ is a structure of the diencephalon of the brain located anterior and inferior to the thalamus . It has both neural and endocrine functions, producing and secreting many hormones.

a)

Hypothalamus

b)

Pituitary gland

c)

Cerebral cortex

d)

Cerebellum

4.

____________, a bean-sized organ suspended from the hypothalamus by a stem called the infundibulum (or pituitary stalk).

a)

Hypothalamus

b)

Pituitary gland

c)

Cerebral cortex

d)

Cerebellum

5.

The pituitary gland is cradled within the sella turcica of the frontal bone of the skull.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

The pituitary gland has two lobes. The posterior lobe also known as the _______.

a)

Neurohypophysis

b)

Adenohypophysis

7.

The ________ originates from the digestive tract in the embryo and migrates toward the brain during fetal development.

a)

Adenophypophysis

b)

Posterior lobe

c)

Neurohypophysis

d)

None of the above

8.

Part of the anterior lobe that wraps around the infundibulum.

a)

Pars distalis

b)

Pars intermedia

c)

Pars tuberalis

d)

Pars satabi

9.

A childhood condition wherein there is an excess in secretion of growth hormones.

a)

Acromegaly

b)

Gigantism

c)

Both are correct

d)

None are correct

10.

Clinical features of Acromegaly includesthe following : EXCEPT

a)

Fine body hair

b)

Micrognathia

c)

High pitched voice

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

11.

The adrenal glands are located at the lower pole of the kidney.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

What tissue are of the suprarenal gland secretes the hormone Aldosterone.

a)

Zona glomerulosa

b)

Zona fasciculata

c)

Zona reticularis

d)

Adrenal medulla

13.

The adrenal medulla secretes __________.

a)

Aldosterone

b)

Cortisol

c)

Cortisone

d)

Epinephrine

14.

(a)   is a catecholamine-secreting tumor of chromaffin cells typically located in the adrenal medulla.

15.

The pancreatic duct begins in the tail of the pancreas. It passes to the right through the body of the pancreas and, after entering the head of the pancreas, turns inferiorly.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

The function of the ______ pancreas is to produce pancreatic juice containing enzymes that digest carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

a)

Endocrine

b)

Exocrine

c)

Both are correct

d)

None are correct

17.

The alpha cells of the pancreatic islets secrete ________.

a)

Glucagon

b)

somatostatin

c)

insulin

d)

pancreatic polypeptide

18.

The pancreatic islets have no ducts so the hormones diffuse directly into the blood.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

19.

Mr. M. Takaw attended a birthday party and ate almost half of the cake. What pancreatic hormone will be released as response to increase in blood sugar?

a)

Glucagon

b)

Insulin

c)

Both are correct

d)

None are correct

20.

The testes are located within the  (a)   , with the epididymis situated on the posterolateral aspect of each testicle.