The pituitary gland is divided into 2 lobes: anterior and posterior lobes.
true
false
2. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
Where are the adrenal glands located?
at the base of the brain
in the pelvic area
on top of each kidney
3. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
An organ that produces secretions called hormones is known as a :
chemical
gland
hormone
duct
4. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
The _____ _____ is the master gland of the body because it releases hormones that stimulate other glands. It is located at the base of the brain.
gonads
thymus gland
thyroid gland
pituitary gland
5. Multiple Choice
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The Islets of Langerhans are located in the ______. They produce glucagon and insulin.
thymus
gonads
thyroid
pancreas
6. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
This gland is located between the lungs behind the sternum and secretes thymosin that helps mature WBC's in our bodies when we are children.
thyroid
parathyroid
thymus
brain stem
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The _____ gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate. Its correct functioning depends on having a good supply of iodine from the diet. It has a butterfly shape and is located in the anterior neck.
thymus
thyroid
pineal gland
pituitary gland
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What other system is the pancreas a part of?
circulatory system
digestive system
lymphatic system
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
___________is a hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood. When this happens, your bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet and face.
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Disease
Acromegaly
Grave's Disease
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
You are driving down the rode and come upon an accident. You notice the victim is your best friend and the car door is stuck. Your heart rate increases and your mental alertness is enhanced. You are able to open the car door for an unexplained reason. What is this reason?
Your adrenal gland is producing epinephrine
Your pancreas is producing insulin
Your thyroid is producing T3 and T4
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
This image is an example of which is common in hyperthyroidism.
Parathromone
Acromegaly
Exophthalmos
Polynephritis
12. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Liver damage, heart disease, testicular changes and breast growth in males are symptoms of:
Addison's Disease
Cushing's syndrome
hyperthyroidism
steroid abuse
13. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
In females, breast milk production is the result of:
growth hormone
vasopressin
prolactin
adrenaline
14. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The symptoms of your ________ level being elevated are nervousness, weight loss and increased metabolism.
adrenaline
glucagon
thyroxin
parathormone
15. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The overproduction or under production of this hormone can lead to giantism or dwarfism.
oxytocin
growth hormone
prolactin
16. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
_______ is a sex hormone that plays important roles in the body. In men, it's thought to regulate sex drive (libido), bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and the production of red blood cells and sperm
Estrogen
Testerone
Oxytocin
17. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
________ hormones play an essential role in the growth and development of female secondary sexual characteristics such as breasts, pubic and armpit hair, endometrium, and the regulation of the menstrual cycle and reproductive system.
Oxytocin
Testerone
Estrogen
18. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
_______ is a hormone that acts on organs in the body (including the breast and uterus) and as a chemical messenger in the brain, controlling key aspects of the reproductive system, including childbirth and lactation, and aspects of human behavior
Estrogen
Testerone
Oxytocin
19. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
_____ disease is a disorder that occurs when your body produces insufficient amounts of cortisol and aldosterone produced by your adrenal glands. Symptoms include fatigue, tan colored skin, low BP and hypoglycemia.
Cushing's
Addison's
hypothyroidism
hyperthyroidism
20. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Hormone release provides immediate body responses because the hormones are directed toward: