WorksheetsEndocrine System Test
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following terms means excessive calcium in the blood?
a)
hypercalcemia
b)
hyponatremia
c)
hyperkalemia
d)
hypoglycemia
2.
Which of the following terms means insufficient sodium in the blood?
a)
hypercalcemia
b)
hyponatremia
c)
hyperkalemia
d)
hypoglycemia
3.
Which of the following terms means excessive potassium in the blood?
a)
hypercalcemia
b)
hyponatremia
c)
hyperkalemia
d)
hypoglycemia
4.
Which of the following terms means insufficient sugar in the blood?
a)
hypercalcemia
b)
hyponatremia
c)
hyperkalemia
d)
hypoglycemia
5.
Which of the following statements regarding endocrine glands is NOT true?
a)
The endocrine system is instrumental in maintaining homeostasis.
b)
The endocrine system is a collection of glands.
c)
Endocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts.
d)
Hormones are chemicals that act on their target organs.
6.
Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland?
a)
lymph gland
b)
pituitary gland
c)
thyroid gland
d)
pineal gland
7.
Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
a)
cortisol- regulates carbohydrate levels
b)
aldosterone- regulates sodium and potassium levels
c)
steroid sex hormones- regulate calcium and phosphorus levels
d)
epinephrine- critical during emergency situations
8.
Which of the following endocrine glands is the male gonad?
a)
testes
b)
pancreas
c)
thymus
d)
pineal
9.
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the ovaries?
a)
estrogen
b)
melatonin
c)
progesterone
d)
both A and C
10.
The thyroid gland uses which of the following elements to make its hormones?
a)
calcium
b)
potassium
c)
iodine
d)
sodium
11.
This hormone stimulates cells of the body to take in glucose from bloodstream.
a)
norepinephrine
b)
epinephrine
c)
glucagon
d)
insulin
12.
Cushing's syndrome is caused by:
a)
hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex
b)
hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex
c)
hyposecretion of the thyroid gland
d)
hypersecretion of the thyroid gland
13.
Which of the following statements regarding insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is NOT true?
a)
It generally develops early in life.
b)
It is also called Type 2 diabetes.
c)
The pancreas does not produce insulin.
d)
The patient must take insulin injections.
14.
Which of the following conditions is caused by hypersecretion of thyroid hormone?
a)
Graves' disease
b)
Recklinghausen disease
c)
Addison's disease
d)
Hashimoto's disease
15.
Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities?
a)
dwarfism
b)
cretinism
c)
hirsutism
d)
gigantism/acromegaly
16.
Which of the following conditions is characterized by being abnormally short in height?
a)
dwarfism
b)
cretinism
c)
acromegaly
d)
gigantism
17.
Which of the following medications is used to treat hyperglycemia?
a)
corticosteroids
b)
insulin
c)
vasopressin
d)
thyroid replacement hormone
18.
Which gland is commonly referred to as the master gland?
a)
thymus gland
b)
pituitary gland
c)
pineal gland
d)
thyroid gland
19.
The organ responsible for regulating blood sugar levels.
a)
pineal
b)
parathyoid
c)
pituitary
d)
pancreas
20.
The adrenal glands are located on which structure?
a)
thyroid
b)
ovaries
c)
kidneys
d)
pancreas
21.
The adrenal medulla is responsible for:
a)
regulating stress (fight or flight)
b)
regulating metabolism
c)
regulating blood sugar
d)
sex characteristics
22.
The pineal glands is responsible for
a)
regulating stress
b)
regulating metabolism
c)
regulating blood sugar
d)
regulating the sleep and wake cycles
23.
The thyroid glands is responsible for
a)
regulating stress
b)
regulating metabolism
c)
regulating blood sugar
d)
regulating the sleep wake cycle
24.
The endocrine system is NOT responsible for
a)
growth and development
b)
regulation of blood glucose
c)
sexual function
d)
digesting food
25.
Explain the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes using at least 2 facts for each:
4 lines
26.
Combining form meaning extremities
(a)
27.
Combining form meaning male
(a)
28.
Combining form meaning sex glands
(a)
29.
Combining form meaning poison
(a)
30.
Combining form meaning secrete
(a)
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