Endocrine System Quiz

Gland which produces epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (NE) in an emergency situation

An overproduction of GH in adults causes a condition called

Thyroid gland is involved in a process by which the fuel in the food is converted into energy

Prolactin is produced in quantity throughout every person's life.

All of the following are endocrine glands EXCEPT:

This hormone controls the level of calcium in the blood

If the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, the result is:

A gland in the brain which produces growth hormone

Hormones are substances that fall into two basic categories

There is/are ______ type(s) of diabetes mellitus

Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream for transport to target organs.

Chemical messengers that have a wide range of effects on cells, they transfer information.

A gland in the neck which produces hormones that control your metabolism

Cells designed to receive the message from hormones

A hormone which helps glucose enter the cells of your body

The pancreas produces two important hormones: ______ and ______

If too little of this hormone is produced during child, the person will have pituitary dwarfism