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Duplicate of Endocrine System
Duplicate of Endocrine System
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Follicle-stimulating hormone
secreted from the posterior pituitary
released by the anterior pituitary
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Choose the correct phrase
They have the size of a human thumb
The suprarenal glands make more than 20 different hormones
All of them are true
The suprarenal glands regulate the stress
3
What is the endocrine system?
It is a non secretory-system
It is a secretory and nervous system
It is a coordination and control system
4
Which hormone is produced by the ovaries?
Oestrogen
Testosterone
Adrenalin
Thyroxine
5
They thyroid gland is number:
4
6
3
5
6
The pancreas functioning as…
All of them are correct
A hormone-producing endocrine gland
Part of digestive system
A digestive exocrine gland
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Thyroid-stimulating hormone
Stimulates growth hormone
Stimulates FSG
Stimulates insulin production
Stimulates T3 and T4
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Hormones released by the ovaries
Oxytocin
Glucagon
Testosterone
Estrogen
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_____ is produced by the placenta and stimulates the ovaries to produce progesterone?
prolactin
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
luteinizing hormone (LH)
human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
10
Dwarfism is caused by a deficiency of
insulin hormone
growth hormone
adrenaline hormone
calcitonin hormone
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What hormone is produced at the Pancreas?
Testostorone
Oestrogen
Adrenaline
Insulin
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How is FSH transported to the ovaries?
Bloodstream
Lymph
Glands
Nerves
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Where is the pineal gland located?
In the cerebellum
Between the two hemispheres of the brain
At the spinal cord
Inside the blladder
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What is produced from the ovaries?
Sperm
Egg
Genes
Foetus
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What is the main function of a Testes Gland?
produce sperm; female characteristic
produce sperm; male characteristic
produce eggs; male charateristic
produce eggs; female characteristic
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Follicle stimulating hormone _______.
not active in either the ovaries OR the testes
active in the testis
active in the ovaries & testes
active in the ovaries
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Which is the neural control center for all endocrine glands?
Hypothalamus
Glands
Cerebellum
Cerebral cortex
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what is the role of the testes gland?
Makes the male sex hormone testosterone
makes the penis bigger
Controls the development of male sexual characteristics
Controls the metabolic rate of the body
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Testosterone is responsible for
gigantism
male sex characteristics
menstrual cycles
heart rhythms
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Where can we find the pituitary glands?
Skull base
Zombi´s brain
Kidneys
Throat
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Calcitonin made in the thyroid does what?
Makes calcium
Destroys your bones
decreases blood calcium lelves
Increases blood calcium levels
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The pineal gland secretes :
Oxytocin
Somatotropin
Melatonin
Gonadotropin
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Which hormone would be secreted just after labour and the birth of a baby?
Prolactin
Melatonin
Adrenalin
Oxytocin
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Oxytocin is released by...
the pineal gland
the adrenal glands
the testes
the pituitary
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Negative-feedback systems...
Reduces stimulus and brings system back to normal
Does absolutely nothing
Eliminates changes in internal envrionment
Amplifies the stimulus
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PITUITARY GLAND IS LABELED
L
M
J
K
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Pituitary gland is
secrete adrenaline
secrete thyroxine
master gland
a type of neurone
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Prolactin hormone
exerts its greatest effects on the gonads
is also called oxytocin
is a gonadotropin
stimulates the mammary glands to make milk
29
Which organ releases glucagon?
Brain
Kidneys
Liver
Pancreas
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Antidiuretic hormone
Causes water release into the bladder
Makes the tubules less porus
causes water retention in the tubules
Makes you want to go to the toilet
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shape of thyroid gland
apple shaped
jelly shaped
butterfly shaped
pea shaped
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Which of the following diseases are caused by the thyroid gland?
Graves´ disease
Diabetes
Acromegaly
Depression
33
Negative feedback systems
cause the body to change its steady state to achieve a goal
are what you get in exams
Return the body to a steady state
are not part of homeostasis
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Pituitary gland is
behind the hypothalamus
not responsible for homeostasis
made up of three lobes
under the hypothalamus
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What is the function of the insulin?
It decreases glucose levels
The same as the glucagon
It increases glucose levels
It increases blood calcium
36
The thyroid gland is located
posterior to the larynx
superior to the larynx
anterior to the trachea
posterior to the cricoid cartilage
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All the following are endocrine glands except:
Sebaceous gland
Pituitary gland
Adrenal gland
Pineal gland
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Pituitary gland is...
None of the above
Secrets growth hormone and many other hormones
Involved in digestion and maintenance of blood sugar levels
Produce adrenaline and noradrenaline triggering fight-or-flight response
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Is made up of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, testes, and ovaries.
Circulatory
Endocrine
Immune
Reproductive
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growth hormone
causes hemorhoids
controls metabolosim
helps you grow
produces secondary sex characteristics
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Thyroid gland is...
Regulates body metabolism rate
Involved in digestion and maintenance of blood sugar levels
Produce adrenaline and noradrenaline triggering fight-or-flight response
Secretes testosterone
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Pituitary Gland is a
Exocrine Gland
Hormone
Endocrine Gland
None of these
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What does growth hormone stimulate?
Growth, cell division and skin regeneration.
Growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration
Growth, cell regeneration and increase of body mass
Growth, cell respiration and cell reproduction.
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Adrenal Cortex
Liver
Pituitary Gland
Pancreas
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What is the function of the pituitary gland?
Homeostasis
To prevent failing the exams
Temperature and balance regulation
To be stronger and taller
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What do the endocrine glands secrete?
Neurotransmitters
Cells
Releasing factors
Hormones
47
Is oestrogen released by the ovaries?
false
true
48
The pituitary gland is
Is directly responsible for sex characteristics
Is located in the chest
Sometimes called the master gland
Can control many other glands and hormones
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What is the function of the pineal gland?
Secreting enzyme producing cells involved in digestion
Regulating blood calcium and phosphorus levels
Affecting sexual development, sleep and metabolism
Secreting steroid hormones and controllingmetabolic processes of the body
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What type of gland is produce on the testes?
Prolactin
Calcitonin
Glucagon
Testosterone
51
A chemical/hormone produced by the ovaries is called what?
testosterone
idk
eggs
estrogen
52
What system does the endocrine system send its hormones to?
Circulatory system
Nervous system
Reproductive system
Digestive system
53
Which statement is false about adrenaline?
You can find it in some one cell organisms
It is also known as epinephrin
The first person who obtained adrenaline was american
It has medical applications
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Pituitary gland is
A gland on the kidneys.
Exocrine gland at base of skull that stimulates ovaries.
A gland that does nothing.
endocrine gland at base of brain. It stimulates ovaries.
