Worksheet

SUBJECT: BIOLOGY GRADE: X

THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Section A
Q1. Multiple choice questions:
1. Myxoedema is caused due to:
a) Hyposecretion of thyroxine
b) Hypersecretion of thyroxine
c) Hypersecretion of calcitonin
d) Hyposecretion of growth hormone

2. A gland which secretes both hormone and enzyme:

a) Pituitary
b) Pancreas
c) Thyroid
d) Adrenal

3. Hormone responsible for ovulation and maintenance of corpus luteum in females:

a) Luteinizing hormone
b) Follicle Stimulating Hormone
c) Vasopressin
d) Oxytocin

4. Hormone secreted by alpha cells of pancreas:

a) Insulin
b) Glucagon
c) Calcitonin
d) Growth hormone
Q2. Match the following:

COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2
A. Cretinism 1. Hypersecretion of adrenal
cortex
B. Diabetes Insipidus 2. Hyposecretion of thyroxine
C. Exophthalmic Goiter 3. Hyposecretion of Growth
hormone
D. Adrenal virilism 4. Hyposecretion of
vasopressin
E. Dwarfism 5. Hyposecretion of adrenal
cortex
6. Hypersecretion of thyroxine

Q3. Name the following:

1. Secretions from specific cells which are poured into blood and act on target specific
sites.
2. Endocrine part of pancreas is.
3. Hormone that controls sodium and potassium metabolism.
4. Pituitary hormone which stimulates contraction of uterus during childbirth.

Section B
Q1. Why is adrenaline called “emergency hormone”?
Q2. Goiter is commonly seen in people living in hilly areas. Give reason.
Q3. Difference between the following:
a. Over secretion of growth hormone in children and in adults (condition)
b. Acromegaly and Dwarfism (Cause)
Q4. Given below is an outline of the human body showing the important glands.
a. Identify and name the glands marked A-E.
b. Identify and name the gland that secretes emergency hormone.