Endocrine System

The three glands that are located in the brain are the thyroid, pituitary gland, and the hypothalamus.

• True

• False

Hormones are chemical messengers that transfer information and instructions from one set of cells to another.

• True

• False

The pancreas secretes two important hormones, growth hormone and parathyroid hormone.

• True

• False

Metabolism is the process by which fuel in the food we eat is converted into cellular energy.

• True

• False

The adrenal glands are located behind the heart.

• True

• False

The thyroid gland could be described as the “thermostat of the body.”

• True

• False

The pinal gland secretes melatonin, a hormone that helps you regulate sleep at night.

• True

• False

Estrogen and progesterone are secreted from the testes.

• True

• False

The endocrine system regulates many processes in the body through the secretion of hormones.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a process/feature that the endocrine system directly regulates?

• mood

• growth and development

• metabolism

• muscle tone