Endocrine System QUIZS : Chapter 9

The process by which an organism’s internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment.

• Positive Feedback

• Negative Feedback

• Homeostasis

• Targeted Cells

When you get cut, your skin cells release hormones that signal platelets to come and stop the bleeding. Platelets then release more hormones that signal even more platelets to help stop bleeding. The hormone signals continue until the cut is closed. This is an example of what type of feedback?

• Positive Feedback Response

• Negative Feedback Loop

What is the function of the pancreas in the endocrine system?

• The pancreas produces and releases enzymes that aid in digestion.

• The pancreas produces and releases hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.

• The pancreas produces and releases hormones that regulate body temperature.

• The pancreas produces and releases hormones that regulate blood pressure.

What is the main function of the endocrine system?

• It creates chemicals, or hormones, that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis.

• It releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis.

What is the main function of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

• Producing digestive enzymes

• Controlling blood pressure

• Regulating body temperature

• Secreting insulin

Letter I is pointing to

• Testes
• Oviducts
• Ovaries
• Adrenals

Which gland is known as the master gland of the endocrine system?

• The adrenal gland

• The pancreas

• The thyroid gland

• The pituitary gland

Which hormone is produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress?

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Estrogen

• Cortisol

Which gland is responsible for the production of melatonin?

• Adrenal gland

• Pancreas

• Thyroid gland

• Pineal gland

The gland labeled 4 in the diagram is?

• the thymus gland

• the thyroid gland

• the parathyroid glands

• the adrenal glands