Anatomy and Physiology

Student Worksheet
Unit 12, Lesson 1: Endocrine System
1. What is the function of the endocrine system? ________________________________
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2. What are hormones? ____________________________________________________
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3. Which gland is known as the “master gland” and why? __________________________
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4. Match the anterior pituitary hormone with the correct function.
Growth hormone (GH) A. Stimulates ovulation and the formation of the
corpus luteum to secrete progesterone in females.

Thyroid-stimulating B. Stimulates the growth of the ovarian follicle and

hormone (TSH) estrogen production in females. Stimulates sperm
production in males.

Adrenocorticotropic C. Develops breast tissue and produces milk in

hormone (ACTH) females after childbirth.

Prolactin (PRL) D. Stimulates the growth and secretion of the thyroid

gland.

Follicle-stimulating E. Stimulates the secretion of testosterone in males.

hormone (FSH)

Luteinizing hormone (LH) F. Responsible for growth and development.

Interstitial cell-stimulating G. Stimulates the growth and secretion of the adrenal

hormone (ICSH) cortex.

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Student Worksheet
Unit 12, Lesson 1: Endocrine System
5. What are the two hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary gland and what is their
function? _____________________________________________________________
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6. What hormones does the thyroid gland produce and what is their function? _________
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7. Where is the thyroid located and how are the two lobes connected? _______________
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8. Why is iodine important and how do you obtain it? _____________________________
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9. Where are the parathyroid glands located? What hormone does it produce and what is
its function? ___________________________________________________________
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10. Where are the adrenal glands located? What hormones does the adrenal cortex
secrete and what is their function? What hormone does the adrenal medulla secrete
and what is its function? _________________________________________________
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Unit 12, Lesson 1: Endocrine System
11. Where is the pancreas located? What two hormones does it produce and what is their
function? _____________________________________________________________
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12. Where is the pineal gland? What hormone does it secrete and what is its function?
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13. Where is the thymus located? What hormone does it secrete and what is its function?
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14. Where are the ovaries located? What is the function of the hormones they produce?
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15. Where are the testes located? What is the function of the hormones they produce?
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Unit 12, Lesson 1: Endocrine System
16. Label the glands of the endocrine system.

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