Endocrine and Excretory Systems Quiz

The master gland

• pineal

• pituitary

• thyroid

• adrenal

Produce a hormone that prepares you for the "Fight or Flight" response

• thymus

• pituitary

• pancreas

• adrenal glands

Organ and gland; secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar

• pineal gland

• pancreas

• pituitary gland

• parathyroid

Which of the following is NOT a function (job) of hormones:

• growth

• inhalation

• development

• reproduction

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Serious endocrine disorder resulting from insulin issues

• arthritis

• Alzheimer's

• diabetes

• osteoporosis

Getting regular check-ups is NOT a great way to care for your endocrine system

• true

• false

Releases thyroxin; controls metabolism

• pituitary gland

• thyroid gland

• pancreas

• adrenal glands

This gland, if not functioning properly, can cause gigantism

• thyroid

• adrenal

• parathyroid

• pituitary

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

This gland, if not functioning properly, can cause osteoporosis

• parathyroid

• pituitary

• adrenal

• thyroid

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Helps remove excess heat from the body, as well as excess water and salts and small amounts of urea

• kidneys

• lungs

• skin

• none of the above