
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Quiz by Joan Cavite
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- Q1
A collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep and mood, among other things.
Respiratory System
Endocrine System
Circulatory System
Nervous System
15s - Q2
Glands are small organs located throughout your body that secrete (that means release) substances called:
Plasma
Hormones
Bile
Enzymes
15s - Q3
Hormones help your body by:
Sending nerve messages.
Telling your cells what to do.
Oxidizing your blood.
Helping you breathe.
15s - Q4
Which of the following is not part of the endocrine system?
Thyroids
Adrenals
Pituitary
Appendix
15s - Q5
Where are the major endocrine glands located?
In the abdomen, joints, brain, and spinal column.
In the head, shoulders, knees, and toes.
In the brain, neck, abdomen, and groin.
In the gall bladder, appendix, tonsils, and spleen
15s - Q6
This gland is sometimes called the master gland, though it is only about the size of a pea:
Adrenal
Pituitary
Hypothalamus
Pineal
15s - Q7
What is your largest endocrine gland? Hint: It’s found in your belly!
Tummy
Adrenal
Pancreas
Pituitary
15s - Q8
This gland helps your body respond to stress/danger.
Parathyroid
Thyroid
Pancreas
Adrenal
15s - Q9
This gland affects the wake/sleep patterns and seasonal functions.
Thyroid
Ovaries
Pituitary
Pineal
15s - Q10
This gland regulates the immune system.
Pancreas
Adrenal
Thymus
Parathyroid
15s - Q11
These organ contains the egg cells needed for reproduction.
Testes
Ovaries
Thyroid
Pancreas
15s - Q12
These are gland that sits low on front of your neck.
Parathyroid
Testes
Thymus
Thyroid
30s - Q13
These organ are located in a pouch that hangs suspended outside the male body.
Ovaries
Hypothalamus
Testes
Pineal
15s - Q14
These organ are located on both sides of the uterus, below the opening of the fallopian tube.
Testes
Ovaries
Placenta
Thymus
15s - Q15
This gland is located on top of each kidney.
Pancreas
Adrenal
Liver
Testes
15s
