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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat 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
- 2. Multiple Choice
The purpose of the endocrine system is to
maintain homeostasis by reacting quickly to stimuli
produce substances that protect the body from bacteria
maintain metabolism, growth and development in homeostasis
transport molecules throughout the body
- 3. Multiple Choice
This part of the brain that links the nervous system and the endocrine system.
Pancreas
Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Pineal gland
- 4. Multiple Choice
The process by which an organism’s internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment.
Positive Feedback
Negative Feedback
Homeostasis
Targeted Cells
- 5. Multiple Choice
The chemical product of an endocrine gland.
Homeostasis
Hormone
Nerve Cell
Neurotransmitter
- 6. Multiple Choice
The "master gland" of the endocrine system, a gland that controls many body activities.
hormone
pituitary gland
hypothalamus
adrenal gland
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
it creates chemicals that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis
it creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis
it maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis
it releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which gland secretes insulin?
Pancreas
Ovaries
Pituitary
Thymus
- 9. Multiple Choice
What hormone is responsible for the "fight or flight" response?
Testosterone
Cortisol
Adrenaline
Parathyroid Hormone
- 10. Multiple Choice
The pituitary gland is most similar to:
a worker in a factory
a mail carrier
the boss of a big office
a security guard
- 11. Multiple Choice
In what scenario might your body release adrenaline?
when you're waking up from a long night's sleep
when there isn't enough calcium in your bloodstream
when you're threatened by a schoolyard bully
when you've had too much to eat
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does melatonin do?
Raises our blood sugar
Regulates our blood pressure
Regulates our metabolism
Regulates our sleep cycle
- 13. Multiple Choice
Insulin causes
a decrease in the concentration of blood glucose
a decrease in the permeability of cell membranes to glucose
an increase in the production of glucose from glycogen
a release of adrenaline into the body
- 14. Multiple Choice
Letter I is pointing to
Testes
Oviducts
Ovaries
Adrenals
- 15. Multiple Choice
Letter J is pointing to
Ovaries
Pineal Gland
Adrenal
Testes
- 16. Multiple Choice
Letter E is pointing to
Thymus
Pineal Gland
Adrenal
Parathyroids
- 17. Multiple Choice
What structure(s) shown in the picture above the kidneys?
Thyroids
Adrenal glands
Testes
Parathyroids
- 18. Multiple Choice
What structure is this?
Pancreas
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Adrenal glands
- 19. Multiple ChoiceIf the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:keep body temperature the same as the external temperaturedecrease body temperatureincrease body temperatureregulate blood pressure
- 20. Multiple Choice
Feedback loops are important because they allow organisms and the environment to
change based on new inputs
fall apart
change based on new outputs
maintain balance
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