Chapter 18

Which endocrine gland controls other endocrine glands?

• pancreas

• thymus

• pituitary gland

• parathyroid gland

What does the pancreas regulate?

• sugar levels in the blood

• calcium levels in the blood

• reproduction and metabolism

• development of the immune system

Which hormones control sperm production?

• LH, progesterone, FSH

• testosterone, FSH, estrogen

• Testosterone, LH, progesterone

• LH, FSH, testosterone

What happens on days 14-15 of an average menstrual cycle?

• An egg matures in an ovary

• An ovary releases an egg

• An egg enters the uterus

• The uterus sheds its lining

Which of the following is a genetic disorder?

• colon cancer

• cystic fibrosis

• high blood pressure

• Alzheimer's disease