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Endocrine System HPE 9

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The endocrine system is responsible for regulating a range of bodily functions through the release of ________.

a)

hormones

b)

enzymes

c)

neurotransmitters

d)

vitamins

2.

Which of the following is regulated by the endocrine system?

a)

Metabolism

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Digestion

d)

Respiration

3.

Which of the following is a function of the endocrine system?

a)

Growth and Development

b)

Cell Division

c)

Protein Synthesis

d)

Fermentation

4.

The endocrine system helps regulate ________ rate.

a)

heart

b)

shoe

c)

window

d)

pencil

5.

The endocrine system is involved in controlling blood ________.

a)

pressure

b)

sugar

c)

temperature

d)

volume

6.

The endocrine system affects your ________, which is your desire to eat.

a)

appetite

b)

height

c)

vision

d)

hearing

7.

The endocrine system regulates the sleeping and ________ cycle.

a)

waking

b)

eating

c)

breathing

d)

digesting

8.

The endocrine system helps control body ________.

a)

temperature

b)

color

c)

height

d)

speed

9.

The endocrine system plays a role in ________.

a)

reproduction

b)

photosynthesis

c)

evaporation

d)

combustion

10.

Which gland produces multiple hormones that control the pituitary gland?

a)

Hypothalamus

b)

Thyroid gland

c)

Adrenal gland

d)

Pineal gland

11.

Which gland produces hormones that affect growth and reproduction?

a)

Pituitary

b)

Thyroid

c)

Adrenal

d)

Pineal

12.

Which gland is located in front of the neck and is important for metabolism?

a)

Thyroid

b)

Pituitary

c)

Adrenal

d)

Pancreas

13.

Which gland maintains control of calcium levels in bones and blood?

a)

Parathyroids

b)

Pituitary

c)

Thyroid

d)

Adrenal

14.

Which gland is an adrenal gland located on top of each kidney to produce hormones regulating blood pressure, heart rate, and stress response?

a)

Adrenals

b)

Thyroid

c)

Pituitary

d)

Pancreas

15.

Which gland is found in the middle of the brain and is important for your sleep-wake cycles?

a)

Pineal Body

b)

Pituitary Gland

c)

Thyroid Gland

d)

Adrenal Gland

16.

Which gland is located in the abdomen and controls blood sugar levels?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Thyroid

c)

Pituitary

d)

Adrenal

17.

Which gland is active until puberty and produces hormones for the development of a white blood cell called T cell?

a)

Thymus

b)

Pituitary gland

c)

Adrenal gland

d)

Pineal gland

18.

Which endocrine disorder is characterized by the pancreas no longer being able to produce insulin to control blood sugar naturally?

a)

Type I Diabetes

b)

Type II Diabetes

c)

Hyperthyroidism

d)

Cushing's Syndrome

19.

Which endocrine disorder is a progressive condition that is more common than Type I diabetes, where the body can produce insulin but cannot regulate glucose very well?

a)

Type II Diabetes

b)

Addison's Disease

c)

Graves' Disease

d)

Cushing's Syndrome

20.

Which endocrine disorder is the most common thyroid disorder in the U.S., affecting 14 million people, where immune cells attack healthy tissue instead of protecting it?

a)

Hashimoto’s Disease

b)

Graves’ Disease

c)

Addison’s Disease

d)

Cushing’s Syndrome

21.

Which endocrine disorder causes the thyroid gland to produce too much of the thyroid hormone?

a)

Grave’s Disease

b)

Addison’s Disease

c)

Cushing’s Syndrome

d)

Diabetes Mellitus

22.

Which endocrine disorder is characterized as 'holey bones' because the bone has become more open due to loss of bone cells?

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Acromegaly

c)

Cushing's syndrome

d)

Graves' disease

23.

Which endocrine disorder is most common among women after age 30, is very curable, and has the most common symptom of a lump in the neck?

a)

Thyroid Cancer

b)

Diabetes Mellitus

c)

Addison's Disease

d)

Cushing's Syndrome

24.

Which endocrine disorder is the excess production of the hormone cortisol produced in the adrenal glands?

a)

Cushing’s Syndrome

b)

Addison’s Disease

c)

Graves’ Disease

d)

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

25.

Which endocrine disorder occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol?

a)

Addison’s Disease

b)

Cushing’s Syndrome

c)

Graves’ Disease

d)

Acromegaly

26.

Which of the following is a symptom of Type I and Type II Diabetes?

a)

Increased thirst

b)

Headache

c)

Rash

d)

Sore throat

27.

Which of the following is a symptom of Type I and Type II Diabetes?

a)

Frequent urination

b)

Cough

c)

Sneezing

d)

Back pain

28.

Which of the following is a symptom of Type I and Type II Diabetes?

a)

Extreme hunger

b)

Earache

c)

Toothache

d)

Nausea

29.

Which of the following is a symptom of Type I and Type II Diabetes?

a)

A) Ketones in urine

b)

B) Sore throat

c)

C) Runny nose

d)

D) Chest pain

30.

Which of the following is a symptom of Type I and Type II Diabetes?

a)

A) Blurred vision

b)

B) Itchy skin

c)

C) Swollen ankle

d)

D) Headache

31.

Which of the following is a symptom of Type I and Type II Diabetes?

a)

Slow-healing sores

b)

Sore throat

c)

Ear infection

d)

Fever

32.

Which of the following is a symptom of Type I and Type II Diabetes?

a)

Unintended weight loss

b)

Tooth decay

c)

Stomach ache

d)

Dizziness

33.

Which of the following is a symptom of Type I and Type II Diabetes?

a)

Bed-wetting

b)

Sore muscles

c)

Ear ringing

d)

Nosebleed

34.

Which of the following is a symptom of Type I and Type II Diabetes?

a)

Fatigue and weakness

b)

Sore throat

c)

Back pain

d)

Vomiting

35.

Which of the following is a symptom of Type I and Type II Diabetes?

a)

Irritability and mood changes

b)

Toothache

c)

Earache

d)

Rash

36.

Fill in the blank: Low HDL ('good cholesterol') levels and high triglyceride levels are examples of ________ that increase the risk of Type II Diabetes.

a)

Abnormal Cholesterol or triglyceride levels

b)

Normal blood pressure

c)

High insulin sensitivity

d)

Low blood sugar levels

37.

Fill in the blank: The more fatty tissue you have, the more resistant your cells become to insulin, increasing your risk of Type II Diabetes. This is related to being ________.

a)

Overweight or obese

b)

Underweight

c)

Physically active

d)

Dehydrated

38.

Fill in the blank: The less active you are, the greater your risk of developing Type II Diabetes. This risk factor is called ________.

a)

Inactivity

b)

Obesity

c)

Smoking

d)

Genetics

39.

Fill in the blank: Risk increases if a parent or sibling has Type II Diabetes. This is known as having a ________.

a)

Family History

b)

Balanced Diet

c)

Physical Activity

d)

Blood Pressure

40.

Fill in the blank: Black people, Hispanics, American Indians, and Asian-Americans are at a higher risk of Type II Diabetes due to their ________.

a)

Race

b)

Diet

c)

Occupation

d)

Education

41.

Fill in the blank: Your risk of Type II Diabetes increases as you get older. This risk factor is called ________.

a)

Age

b)

Diet

c)

Exercise

d)

Gender

42.

Fill in the blank: Risk of Type II Diabetes increases if you had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. This risk factor is called ________.

a)

Gestational Diabetes

b)

Obesity

c)

Hypertension

d)

Sedentary Lifestyle

43.

Fill in the blank: Having ________ increases your risk of developing Type II Diabetes.

a)

High blood pressure

b)

Low vitamin C levels

c)

Frequent nosebleeds

d)

Excellent vision

44.

Fill in the blank: One of the complications of diabetes is ________ damage.

a)

Nerve

b)

Liver

c)

Bone

d)

Muscle

45.

Fill in the blank: Diabetes can increase the risk of ________ disease.

a)

Cardiovascular

b)

Respiratory

c)

Digestive

d)

Skeletal

46.

Fill in the blank: ________ damage is a possible complication of diabetes.

a)

Kidney

b)

Liver

c)

Lung

d)

Skin

47.

Fill in the blank: Diabetes can lead to ________ damage, affecting vision.

a)

Eye

b)

Liver

c)

Kidney

d)

Lung

48.

Fill in the blank: One of the complications of diabetes is ________ damage, which can affect walking.

a)

Foot

b)

Liver

c)

Eye

d)

Lung

49.

Fill in the blank: Diabetes can cause problems with the ________, such as infections or other issues.

a)

Skin

b)

Bones

c)

Teeth

d)

Hair

50.

Fill in the blank: ________ impairment is a possible complication of diabetes, affecting the ability to hear.

a)

Hearing

b)

Visual

c)

Speech

d)

Motor

51.

Fill in the blank: Diabetes can increase the risk of ________ and dementia.

a)

Depression

b)

Asthma

c)

Arthritis

d)

Glaucoma

52.

Which of the following is a recommended method for preventing Type II Diabetes?

a)

Eat Healthy Foods

b)

Avoid all exercise

c)

Skip meals

d)

Increase sugar intake

53.

Which of the following is important for Type II Diabetes prevention?

a)

Be Physically Active

b)

Remain sedentary

c)

Eat more junk food

d)

Ignore health checkups

54.

Fill in the blank: One way to prevent Type II Diabetes is to ________ excess pounds.

a)

lose

b)

gain

c)

ignore

d)

increase

55.

Getting your blood sugar checked is a method to help prevent Type II Diabetes.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Which of the following may be used in the prevention of Type II Diabetes?

a)

Some medications

b)

Eating more sugar

c)

Avoiding all physical activity

d)

Skipping meals