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Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
The endocrine system is made up of glands that release hormones into the blood.
True
False
What is the function of the endocrine system?
to filter and eliminate the waste from the blood
to secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate body activities
to provide structure and support for the body
to defend the body against pathogens
When you eat a burger , your body produces insulin to control blood sugar . What type of feedback is that
Positive feedback
Negative Feedback
None
Both
Body's central command organ
Brain
Spinal Cord
Stomach
Heart
Hormones travel through the blood and encounter many cells. How do they affect ONLY target cells?
Target cells have receptors that match up with the hormone
Target cells send out signals that attach to hormones and draw them to the cell
Target cells have cell membranes with a different composition
Magic!
What is endocrinology?
Study of organs that receive hormones
Study of organs that secrete (release) hormones
A person who studies organs that receive hormones
A person who studies organs that secrete hormones
Insulin is a hormone produced by the ___________________.
liver
bladder
pancreas
heart
Which gland is responsible for regulating weight?
1
2
3
none of the above
What is normal body temperature?
97-99 F
95-98 F
98-101 F
90-95 F
If you had the flu you, what pathogen has attacked your body?
bacteria
parasites
fungus
virus
