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The Endocrine System
Test Description: Regents questions about the endocrine system
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A very high level of calcium in the blood suggests a malfunction of the
A
parathyroid
B
large intestine
C
pancreas
D
liver
2) Pituitary growth hormone can affect cells in various parts of the human body because the hormone is secreted directly into
A
glandular ducts
B
the digestive tract
C
muscle tissue
D
the bloodstream
3) Gland A releases a hormone that makes gland B release estrogen. Gland A is most likely the
A
testis
B
thyroid
C
ovary
D
pituitary
4) After a hormone enters the bloodstream, it is transported throughout the body, but the hormone affects only certain cells. The reason only certain cells are affected is that these cells have specific
A
antibodies
B
neurons
C
tissues
D
receptors
5) The body normally responds to low concentrations of sugar in the body by secreting
A
insulin
B
estrogen
C
adrenaline
D
glucagon
6) This endocrine gland would most be affected by a diet deficient in iodine.
A
pineal
B
parathyroid
C
adrenal
D
thyroid
7) This gland secretes numerous hormones that directly regulate the activities of several other endocrine glands and tissues.
A
pancreas
B
pituitary
C
thyroid
D
hypothalamus
8) This region of the brain functions as an endocrine gland by producing hormones that influence the activities of the pituitary gland.
A
hypothalamus
B
pancreas
C
medulla oblongotta
D
cerebellum
9) This hormone is responsible for fight or flight.
A
Testosterone
B
Insulin
C
Adrenaline
D
Glucagon
10) This gland secretes melatonin for sleeping.
A
pancreas
B
pineal
C
parathyroid
D
pituitary
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