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Endocrine Review

Quiz by Gretchen Hedges

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  • Q1
    The main gland of the endocrine system is the
    hypothalamus
    pituitary gland
    thyroid
    adrenal gland
    20s
  • Q2
    Melatonin is produced by the
    thyroid
    pineal gland
    pituitary
    pancreas
    20s
  • Q3
    The gland responsible for the fight or flight response is
    thyroid
    hormones
    pineal gland
    adrenal gland
    20s
  • Q4
    The _____________ gland is also known as the master gland.
    pancreatic
    pituitary
    thyroid
    adrenal
    20s
  • Q5
    What 4 major chemical groups are hormones made from?
    fatty acids, steroids, amino acids, peptides
    vitamins, enzymes, peptides, steroids
    fatty acids, bile, white blood cells, red blood cells
    amino acids, enzymes, adrenaline, insulin
    20s
  • Q6
    What is the main responsibility of the endocrine system?
    circulating oxygen through the body
    coordinating the body as a whole to enable homeostasis
    cellular waste elimination
    breakdown of nutrients
    20s
  • Q7
    The endocrine system is comprised of
    lymphnodes
    ducts and sphincters
    connective tissues
    numerous glands throughout the body
    20s
  • Q8
    What gland is centrally located in the brain and not fully understood?
    hypothalamus
    pituitary
    adrenal
    pineal
    20s
  • Q9
    What is the only gland that can be palpated when enlarged?
    thyroid
    thymus
    pancreas
    pituitary
    20s
  • Q10
    Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the
    pancreas
    adrenal gland
    thyroid gland
    pituitary gland
    20s
  • Q11
    The release and regulation of all hormones is controlled by the
    gonads
    parathyroid
    hypothalamus
    thyroid
    20s
  • Q12
    Which gland is commonly overactive in felines?
    parathyroid
    adrenal
    thyroid
    pancreas
    20s
  • Q13
    Which statement is INCORRECT regarding the adrenal gland?
    Lie cranial to the kidneys
    Releases adrenaline in response to stress
    Regulates ACTH
    Influenced by the digestive system
    20s
  • Q14
    Which gland is located on either side of the trachea?
    pancreas
    thyroid
    pineal
    parathyroid
    20s
  • Q15
    What does the pancreas produce?
    melatonin and insulin
    digestive enzymes and insulin
    insulin and estrogen
    insulin and adrenaline
    20s

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