Glands
The chemicals produced by glands that carry messages in the bloodstream and deliver them all throughout our bodies are called
A. Target Cells
B. Hormones
C. Amino Acids
D. Endocrines
B: Hormones
What gland secretes hormones that directly regulate many body functions and secretes other hormones such as human growth hormone that control the actions of other endocrine glands?
A. Hypothalamus
B. Pituitary Gland
C. Adrenal Gland
D. Pancreas
B: Pituitary Gland
Which body system is made up of a collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep and mood?
A. Digestive System
B. Circulatory System
C. Excretory System
D. Endocrine System
D: Endocrine System
True or False: The endocrine system is made up of glands that release hormones into the blood. Hormones deliver messages throughout the body.
True
Structures in the body that produce hormones and secrete them directly into the blood stream are called
A. Organs
B. Glands
C. Tissues
D. Cells
B: Glands
What gland releases hormones that help the body respond to stress?
A. Pituitary Gland
B. Pancreas
C. Adrenal Gland
D. Thyroid Gland
C: Adrenal Gland
How are the body’s responses to hormones different than the body’s responses to nerve impulses?
A. Hormones are faster and last shorter than nerve impulses
B. Hormones are slower but last shorter than nerve impulses
C. Hormones are slower and last longer than nerve impulses
D. The body responds the same way to both hormones and nerve impulses
C: Hormones are slower and last longer than nerve impulses
What endocrine gland makes hormones that control the pituitary gland?
A. Thyroid Gland
B. Adrenal Gland
C. Pineal Gland
D. Hypothalamus
D: Hypothalamus
This adrenal gland hormone is released into the blood stream during times of physical stress (such as intense exercise) and helps control the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
A. Aldosterone
B. Thyroxine
C. Cortisol
D. Glucagon
C: Cortisol
This adrenal gland hormone regulates blood volume and pressure when released into the blood stream.
A. Aldosterone
B. Cortisol
C. Insulin
D. Melatonin
A: Aldosterone
This endocrine gland produces hormones that help to regulate blood glucose levels.
A. Hypothalamus
B. Pancreas
C. Pituitary Gland
D. Thyroid Gland
B: Pancreas
This hormone secreted by the pancreas helps to decrease our blood glucose levels after we eat.
A. Glucagon
B. Thyroxine
C. Melatonin
D. Insulin
D: Insulin
This hormone secreted by the pancreas helps to increase our blood glucose levels between meals.
A. Glucagon
B. Thyroxine
C. Melatonin
D. Insulin
A: Glucagon
This adrenal gland hormone causes heart rate and blood pressure to rise, widens air passageways in the lungs, and causes the release of extra glucose when released into the blood stream.
A. Aldosterone
B. Cortisol
C. Thymosin
D. Epinephrine
D: Epinephrine
What gland regulates metabolism inside the body by stimulating cells to become more active, use more energy, and produce more heat?
A. Pancreas
B. Pineal Gland
C. Thyroid Gland
D. Parathyroid Gland
C: Thyroid Gland
This type of diabetes is an autoimmune disorder that destroys the cells that secrete the hormone insulin.
A. Type I Diabetes
B. Type II Diabetes
C. Chronic Diabetes
D. Metabolic Diabetes
A: Type I Diabetes
What gland regulates the calcium levels in blood?
A. Thymus Gland
B. Pineal Gland
C. Thyroid Gland
D. Parathyroid Gland
D: Parathyroid Gland
People with this type of diabetes mellitus are able to secrete insulin but it does not bind properly to insulin receptors on target cells.
A. Type I Diabetes
B. Type II Diabetes
C. Chronic Diabetes
D. Metabolic Diabetes
B: Type II Diabetes
How do the hormones aldosterone, cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine help our body respond to stress?
A. They increase heart rate, blood volume, blood pressure and widen air passages
B. They control the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
C. They decrease heart rate, blood volume, blood pressure and constrict air passages
D. Both A and B
D: Both A and B
What disease occurs when the body fails to produce or properly respond to insulin?
Diabetes
What gland stimulates T-Cell development and proper immune response?
A. Hypothalamus
B. Thymus Gland
C. Parathyroid Gland
D. Pituitary Gland
B: Thymus Gland
The pineal gland releases this hormone which is responsible for the regulation of rhythmic activities such as the sleep-wake cycle.
A. Melatonin
B. Testosterone
C. Thyoxine
D. Progesterone
A: Melatonin
The endocrine glands all work together to maintain a constant, stable internal environment. What is the science term that means a constant, stable, internal environment?
Homeostasis
These hormones produced by the ovaries are responsible for the development of female physical characteristics and egg development.
A. Testosterone and Progesterone
B. Estrogen and Progesterone
C. Estrogen and Testosterone
D. None of the Above
B: Estrogen and Progesterone
The adrenal glands produce four hormones that get released into the blood stream. What are these four hormones?
*Each answer worth 500 points
1 correct = 500 points
2 correct = 1,000 points
3 correct = 1,500 points
4 correct = 2,000 points
1. Aldosterone
2. Cortisol
3. Epinephrine (Adrenaline is also acceptable)
4. Norepinephrine
*Answers may be in any order
The thyroid gland produces the hormone thyroxine. The mineral Iodine is needed in order for thyroxine to be made. A lack of iodine will cause the thyroid gland to enlarge. What is this enlarged thyroid gland called?
Goiter