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Endocrine System Glands and Hormones

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2hrs 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of the endocrine system?

a)
Skeletal muscle contraction
b)
Digesting food
c)
Regulating body temperature
d)
Regulating bodily functions through the production and release of hormones.
2.

What is a hormone?

a)
A hormone is a chemical substance produced in the body that regulates and controls the activity of certain cells or organs.
b)
A hormone is a type of vitamin found in fruits and vegetables.
c)
A hormone is a type of protein used in muscle building.
d)
A hormone is a type of mineral essential for bone health.
3.

What is the outcome of a negative feedback loop?

a)

Return body to "set point;" Maintains homeostasis

b)

Disrupts homeostasis by moving body further away from "set point"

c)

Creates something bad

d)

Creates something good

4.

How do the hormones released by endocrine glands get around the body?

a)
Through the lymphatic system
b)
Through the bloodstream
c)
Through the nervous system
d)
Through the digestive system
5.

Match the hormones to their functions

a)

Insulin

1.

Lowers blood glucose

b)

Oxytocin

2.

Stimulates uterine contractions

c)

Glucagon

3.

Increases blood glucose

6.

Match the terms to their spot on the body

7.

Match the following glands with their function(s).

a)

Hypothalamus

1.

Regulates the activity of other glands

b)

Testes

2.

Produces male sex characteristics

c)

Parathyroids

3.

Regulates calcium and phosphorus

d)

Thymus

4.

Development of immune system

e)

Ovaries

5.

Produces female sex characteristics

8.

Match the following glands to their functions

a)

Pituitary Gland

1.

Stimulates development of sex organs

b)

Pancreas

2.

Alters blood glucose levels

c)

Thyroid

3.

Regulates energy and metabolism

d)

Adrenal Glands

4.

Reacts to emergencies

9.

Select all the glands that produce steroid hormones.

a)

Pineal Gland

b)

Pituitary

c)

Hypothalamus

d)

Ovaries/Testes

10.

Select all the glands that produce non-steroid hormones.

a)

Thyroid Gland

b)

Pituitary

c)

Hypothalamus

d)

Testes

11.

Which gland releases a hormone that makes you feel sleepy?

a)
Pineal gland
b)
Adrenal gland
c)
Pancreas
d)
Thyroid gland
12.

Which gland releases human growth hormone (HGH)?

a)
Pancreas
b)
Adrenal gland
c)
Pituitary gland
d)
Thyroid gland
13.

Which gland controls mood and hunger/thirst?

a)
thyroid gland
b)
pituitary gland
c)
pancreas
d)
hypothalamus
14.

Which gland produces thyroxine (T4) and calcitonin?

a)
Pancreas gland
b)
Thyroid gland
c)
Adrenal gland
d)
Pituitary gland
15.

Which gland releases parathyroid hormone?

a)
thyroid gland
b)
adrenal gland
c)
parathyroid gland
d)
pituitary gland
16.

Which gland makes white blood cells?

a)
Bone marrow
b)
Spleen
c)
Pancreas
d)
Thymus
17.

Which gland releases cortisol and adrenaline (epinephrine)?

a)
Pituitary gland
b)
Thyroid gland
c)
Pancreas
d)
Adrenal gland
18.

Which gland produces insulin?

a)
Pancreas
b)
Thyroid
c)
Kidney
d)
Liver
19.

Which gland releases estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone in females?

a)
Ovaries
b)
Pancreas
c)
Thyroid
d)
Adrenal glands
20.

Which gland produces testosterone and makes sperm in males?

a)
Testes
b)
Thyroid
c)
Pancreas
d)
Liver