CHAPTER 12

1. The endrocrine system works together with the ________ system to maintain the body’s
equilibrium?
A. digestive system B. nervous system C. respiratoy system
D. reproductive system
2. The endocrine gland(s) referred to as the “master gland” is the:
A. pancreas B. adrenal glands C. hypothalamus D. pituitary gland
3. The largest endocrine gland(s) that makes 3 hormones that affect the metabolism is the:
A. pancreas B. adrenal glands C. thyroid gland D. pituitary gland
4. Hormones help balance the body’s reactions differently than nerve impulses in that:
A . the reactions take longer to occur. B. hormones can target specific target cells found
somewhere else in the body. C. the reactions can last much longer.
D. All of the above.
5. The endocrine gland(s) that makes insulin is the:
A. pancreas B. adrenal glands C. thyroid gland D. pituitary gland
6. All the following are endocrine glands, EXCEPT the:
A. sweat gland B. adrenal glands C. thyroid gland D. pituitary gland
7. The endocrine gland(s) that sits on top of the kidneys and secretes both metabolic
stabilizers and stress regulators:
A. pancreas B. adrenal glands C. thyroid gland D. pituitary gland
8. Endocrine glands are different than exocrine glands in that exocrine glands:
A. release hormones into the blood. B. secrete through ducts out
C .affect many body organs. D. include the reproductive organs.
9. Hormone release stops when the stimulus that triggered it – like thirst or high blood sugar
is satisfied or corrected. This is called:
A. positive feedback system B. negative feedback system C. lock and key system
D. solar system
10. The only endocrine glands that lay dormant during childhood to activate at puberty are
the:
A. pancreas B. adrenal glands C. thyroid gland D. ovaries and testes

11. Disorder in which thyroid gland enlarges is classified as

A. parathyroidism B. hypothyroidism C. hyperthyroidism D. goitre

12. Calcium level in the blood is regulated by the:

A. Parathyroid and thyroid B. Adrenal medulla and pancreas C. Testes

D. Parathyroid and thymus

13. Estrogens and progesterone are produced by:

A. the testes. B. the ovaries. C. the adrenal glands. D. the hypothalamus.

14. The alpha cells of the pancreas secrete _______

A. glucagon B. melatonin C. glucagon D. calcitonin
15. The secretions from which of these glands differs between males and females?
A. Adrenal. B. Parathyroid. C. Gonadal. D. Pancreas
16. The pituitary gland releases little or no hormones
A. Hypopituitarism B. Hypothyroidism C. PCOS D. Hyperthyroidism
17. Overproduction of a pituitary gland hormone leads to an overactive adrenal gland.
A. Hypopituitarism B. Hypothyroidism C. Cushing’s disease D. Hyperthyroidism
18. Pancreas's failure to produce enough insulin
A. Type 1 DM B. Type 2 DM C. Precocious puberty D. PCOS
19. The rate of metabolism of all body cells is regulated by _______.
A. parathyroid hormone B. aldosterone C. calcitonin D. thyroid hormone
20. Testosterone are produced by:
A. the testes. B. the ovaries. C. the adrenal glands. D. the hypothalamus