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Endocrine System Worksheet 4
Multiple Choice
1. The secretions of the ovaries are:
A. Estrogen and LTH
B. Estrogen and LH
C. Estrogen and Progesterone
2. The interstitial cells of the testes produce:
A. Testosterone
B. Estrogen
C. Progesterone
3. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and functions as:
A. Both an exocrine and an endocrine gland
B. Digestive system and reproductive system organ
C. Gonad and gamete
4. The exocrine portion of the pancreas secretes pancreatic juices
which are excreted through a duct into the:
A. Large intestine
B. Small intestine
C. Cecum
5. The endocrine portion of the pancreas is involved in the production of:
A. Insulin
B. Glucose
C. Cataracts
6. The production of insulin is performed by the B cells of the
__________ on the pancreas.
A. Islands of Meniscus
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B. Islets of Langerhans
C. Islets of Ventricular
7. The main function of the hormone called insulin is to maintain a normal
balance of:
A. Sodium in the blood by lowering the level
B. Potassium in the interstitial compartments
C. Glucose in the blood by lowering the level
8. The A cells contained in the islets of Langerhans secrete the
hormone:
A. Insulin
B. Glucagon
C. Thymosin
9. Glucagon’s function is to:
A. Increase the level of glucose in the blood
B. Decrease the level of glucose in the blood
C. Maintain a concentrated level of sodium
10. The pineal gland is a small pinecone-shaped organ found within
the:
A. Brain
B. Heart
C. Abdomen
11. The pineal gland’s primary function is to:
A. Not totally understood but has a relationship to eating
B. Unknown but may relate to the sleep cycle
C. Prevent the Sunshine Disorder
Which disorders are described below?
12. Hyperfunction of the pituitary during preadolescence causes
______________.
13. Hypersecretion of the growth hormone during adulthood leads to a
disorder called ________________.
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14. Hypofunction of the pituitary gland during childhood leads to
___________.
15. Posterior pituitary gland dysfunction causes a condition called
__________ __________. There is no enough of ADH manufactured
and the person loses excessive amounts of water and electrolytes due
to their chronic polydypsia.
16. _________________ is due to the over activity of the thyroid gland.
17. People who have ________________ consume large amounts of food,
but nevertheless suffer a loss of body fat and weight.
18. An enlarged thyroid gland is called a _________ and is a symptom of
hyperthyroidism,
19. _______________ is bulging of the eyeballs, dilation of the pupils,
and wide-opened eyelids is also a symptom of hyperthyroidism.
20. In the United States, 70% to 80% of people have the type of
hyperthyroidism known as ____________ ___________.
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