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WorksheetsANATOMY 3Endocrine and Integumentary Systems LU 6
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Skin, hair and nails are part of which system?
integumentary
nervous
excretory
respiratory
The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland secretes (a) and a deficiency of this hormone will lead to a condition called (b) and the endocrine portion of the pancreas secretes (c) which is associated with (d)
ADH
diabetes insipidus
insulin
diabetes mellitus
This is produced in one part of the body but regulates the activity of cells in other parts of the body
Enzyme
Antibody
Hormone
Neurotransmitter
Which of the following produces the hormone insulin?
liver
bladder
pancreas
heart
Match the following
Pituitary gland
insulin
Islets of Langerhans
parathormone
cortisol
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
Estrogen and progesterone are the hormones produced in the ovaries and are responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics
true
false
Adrenaline is also know and epinephrine
true
false
Which of the following hormones are known as the "fight or flight hormones"?
adrernaline
norepinephrine
epinephrine
cortisol
calicitonin
Match the following
secretes earwax
Ceruminous glands
secrete a solution in response to stress or sexual excitement
Apocrine glands
secretes sweat
Sudoriferous glands
secrete a watery solution through pores which serve to cool the skin as it evaporates
Eccrine glands
produces sebum into hair follicles
Sebaceous glands
Match the following
regulates metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
thyroxin
acts to decrease the calcium level in the blood by inhibiting the breakdown of bone cells
calcitonin
increases the calcium level in the blood
parathormone
responsible for the rate at which amino acids enter the cells of the body
growth hormone
maintains the body's water balance by promoting increased water reabsorption
anti-diurectic hormone
Which of the foll owing is the most abundant glucocorticoid?
hydrocortisone
adrenaline
estrogen
vasopression
thyroxin
Which of the following lobes are part of the pituitary gland?
Anterior lobe
Lateral lobe
Medial lobe
Posterior lobe
Superior lobe
The endocrine system is made up of glands that release hormones into the blood.
True
False
The epidermis is highly vascular
true
false
Which of the following glands are embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland?
Parathyroid glands
Pancreatic glands
Adrenal glands
Pituitary glands
Thymus glands
Cortisol is also called hydrocortisone
true
false
What is the outer top layer of the skin called?
Dermis
Hypodermis
Epidermis
Subcutaneous
Which of the following glands releases an oil known as sebum?
Sebaceous gland
Apocrine Gland
Eccrine Gland
Ceruminous Gland
Whcih of the following is also known as sweat glands.
cerumen
sebaceous
apocrine
sudoriferous
The Integumentary System consists of. Choose all that apply.
Skin
Hair
Nails
Liver
Thymus
Which layer of the skin contains blood and lymph vessels?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous
What layer of skin produces melanin?
Dermis
Epidermis
Hypodermis
Subcutaneous
