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WorksheetsEndocrine Gland Activity
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
The endocrine system coordinates functioning between different organs through hormones, which are released into the bloodstream from specific types of cells.
TRUE
FALSE
They are also referred to as "ductless" glands.
Exocrine glands
Sweat glands
Tear glands
Endocrine glands
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.
Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Cerebral cortex
Cerebellum
____________, a bean-sized organ suspended from the hypothalamus by a stem called the infundibulum (or pituitary stalk).
Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Cerebral cortex
Cerebellum
The pituitary gland is cradled within the sella turcica of the frontal bone of the skull.
TRUE
FALSE
The pituitary gland has two lobes. The posterior lobe also known as the _______.
Neurohypophysis
Adenohypophysis
The ________ originates from the digestive tract in the embryo and migrates toward the brain during fetal development.
Adenophypophysis
Posterior lobe
Neurohypophysis
None of the above
Part of the anterior lobe that wraps around the infundibulum.
Pars distalis
Pars intermedia
Pars tuberalis
Pars satabi
A childhood condition wherein there is an excess in secretion of growth hormones.
Acromegaly
Gigantism
Both are correct
None are correct
Clinical features of Acromegaly includesthe following : EXCEPT
Fine body hair
Micrognathia
High pitched voice
All of the above
None of the above
The adrenal glands are located at the lower pole of the kidney.
TRUE
FALSE
What tissue are of the suprarenal gland secretes the hormone Aldosterone.
Zona glomerulosa
Zona fasciculata
Zona reticularis
Adrenal medulla
The adrenal medulla secretes __________.
Aldosterone
Cortisol
Cortisone
Epinephrine
(a) is a catecholamine-secreting tumor of chromaffin cells typically located in the adrenal medulla.
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.
TRUE
FALSE
The function of the ______ pancreas is to produce pancreatic juice containing enzymes that digest carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
Endocrine
Exocrine
Both are correct
None are correct
The alpha cells of the pancreatic islets secrete ________.
Glucagon
somatostatin
insulin
pancreatic polypeptide
The pancreatic islets have no ducts so the hormones diffuse directly into the blood.
TRUE
FALSE
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?
Glucagon
Insulin
Both are correct
None are correct
The testes are located within the (a) , with the epididymis situated on the posterolateral aspect of each testicle.
