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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe gland that controls regulation of metabolic rate is the:ThyroidParathyroidsPancreasAdrenal Glands
- 2. Multiple ChoiceGlucose levels in the blood are controlled by the:PancreasThyroidParathyroidsAdrenal Glands
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe hormone that lowers blood sugar is:InsulinGlucagonCortisolGnRH
- 4. Multiple ChoiceChemical product of an Endocrine Gland.HomeostasisHormonemitosismeiosis
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAn endocrine gland that controls many body activities.hormonepituitary glandhypothalamushomeostasis
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the endocrine system?senses the hormone levels in the bloodcontrols all other endocrine glandsA group of glands that work together with the nervous system to coordinate all body functionsdecreases bone calcium levels - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main function of the endocrine system?it creates chemicals that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasisit creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasisit maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasisit releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat gland secretes a hormone that can cause metabolism to increase?ThyroidParathyroidAdrenalPancreas
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat hormone is responsible for the "fight or flight" response?TestosteroneCortisolAdrenalineParathyroid Hormone
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat gland is known as the the master gland?AdrenalPituitaryThyroidThymus
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhen might your body release adrenaline?when you're waking up from a long night's sleepwhen there isn't enough calcium in your bloodstreamwhen you're threatened by a schoolyard bullywhen you've had too much to eat
- 12. Multiple ChoiceLetter B is pointing toThymusPineal GlandAdrenalParathyroids
- 13. Multiple ChoiceLetter E is pointing toThymusPineal GlandAdrenalParathyroids
- 14. Multiple ChoiceLetter F is pointing toThymusPineal GlandAdrenalParathyroids
- 15. Multiple ChoiceLetter H is pointing toThymusPancreasPituitaryPineal
- 16. Multiple ChoiceLetter A is pointing tothyroidparathyroidthymuspituitary gland
- 17. Multiple ChoiceLetter C is pointing toThyroidPineal GlandAdrenalParathyroids
- 18. Multiple ChoiceLetter I is pointing toOveriesPineal GlandTestesParathyroids
- 19. Multiple ChoiceLetter J is pointing toOveriesPineal GlandTestesParathyroids
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHow do hormones travel to target cells?Blood StreamDuctsSecretory VessiclesGoblet Cells
- 21. Multiple ChoiceIodine is added to table salt to help prevent deficiencies of an essential mineral needed for the proper function of the ___.parathyroid glands.thyroid gland
thyroid gland.adrenal glands.pancreas. - 22. Multiple ChoiceAfter eating a carbohydrate-rich meal, the mammalian pancreas increases its secretion of ___.glucagon.insulin.thyroxine.ecdysone.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceChemical messengers that signal a change in the bodyhormoneenzymeproteincarbohydrate
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat does melatonin do?Raises Blood SugarRegulates BPRegulates MetabloismRegulate Sleep Cycle
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following Endocrine glands is not found in the Brain?PituitaryPinealHypothalamusThymus
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhen comparing the Endocrine and Nervous System which of the following is a difference between the two?Speed of transmissionDuration of transmissionMethod of transmissionAll are different
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a network of tissues and organs that release chemicals that control certain body functions?Endocrine SystemNervous SystemBody SystemOrgan System
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat are chemicals that travel in the blood and cause changes in different parts of the body?HormonesGlandsOrgansCells
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich gland produces female reproductive hormones?OvariesTestesPituitaryThymus
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich gland regulates the immune system; helps fight disease?OvariesTestesPituitaryThymus
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich gland secretes the thymosin hormone that helps in the development of the immune system?OvariesTestesPituitaryThymus
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich gland produces male reproductive hormones?OvariesTestesPituitaryThymus
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhich hormone helps create male sex characteristics and sperm production?ThyroxineTestosteroneEstrogenProgesterone
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich hormone helps create female sex characteristics?ThyroxineTestosteroneEstrogenProgesterone
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich hormone helps regulate a woman's menstrual cycle?ThyroxineTesteroneEstrogenProgesterone
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat gland found in the brain produces melatonin?PinealPituitaryThymusThyroid
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat gland is involved in both digestion and the endocrine system?PinealPituitaryPancreasP
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat gland produces epinephrine, which is better known as adrenaline?ThyroidAdrenal glandsThymusPineal
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