Clinical Organ System Exam 4 (Final): Endocrine System Quiz

17 Questions | By Awest | Updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Attempts: 110

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1.

Which gland is NOT a part of the brain?
- A.
  
  Hypothalamus
- B.
  
  Thymus
- C.
  
  Pituitary
- D.
  
  Pineal
2.

The sum of all of the chemical reactions in the body, including rate of production and use of energy, is referred to as ___.
- A.
  
  Metabolism
- B.
  
  Homeostasis
- C.
  
  Immune response
- D.
  
  Cellular respiration
3.

Type 1 diabetes is caused by an imbalance in the hormone ___, which is produced in the ___.
- A.
  
  Oxytocin, hypothalamus
- B.
  
  Insulin, thymus
- C.
  
  Insulin, pancreas
- D.
  
  Melatonin, pineal gland
4.

A female hormone that is produced primarily during pregnancy and prevents menstruation is called ___.
- A.
  
  Oxytocin
- B.
  
  Progesterone
- C.
  
  Estrogen
- D.
  
  Testosterone
- E.
  
  Prolactin
5.

Which gland produces melatonin and controls body pigmentation?
- A.
  
  Pancreas
- B.
  
  Thymus
- C.
  
  Pineal
- D.
  
  Thyroid
- E.
  
  Adrenal
6.

Which gland produces thymosin, which helps stimulate the development of T-cell lymphocytes?
- A.
  
  Thymus
- B.
  
  Thyroid
- C.
  
  Pancreas
- D.
  
  Adrenal
- E.
  
  Pineal
7.

Which gland produces glycogen, which helps raise blood glucose levels?
- A.
  
  Thymus
- B.
  
  Thyroid
- C.
  
  Pancreas
- D.
  
  Adrenal
- E.
  
  Pineal
8.

Which gland produces epinephrine and norepinephrine, which act as neurotransmitters to trigger the "fight or flight" response?
- A.
  
  Thymus
- B.
  
  Thyroid
- C.
  
  Pancreas
- D.
  
  Adrenal
- E.
  
  Pineal
9.

Which gland produces thyroxin, which regulates metabolism?
- A.
  
  Thymus
- B.
  
  Thyroid
- C.
  
  Pancreas
- D.
  
  Adrenal
- E.
  
  Pineal
10.

The endocrine gland(s) that is only found in females during pregnancy is the ___.
- A.
  
  Placenta
- B.
  
  Ovaries
- C.
  
  Lactiferous
- D.
  
  All of the answer choices are correct
11.

Which gland is responsible for maintaining Calcium (Ca2+) levels to ensure proper nerve and muscle function?
- A.
  
  Adrenals
- B.
  
  Parathyroids
- C.
  
  Pancreas
- D.
  
  Thyroid
- E.
  
  Pituitary
12.

Dwarfism and gigantism are both disorders of this gland which produces human growth hormone.
- A.
  
  Pituitary
- B.
  
  Thyroid
- C.
  
  Parathyroids
- D.
  
  Hypothalamus
- E.
  
  Pineal
13.

This gland is often referred to as the "master gland" because it produces hormones that regulate all other endocrine glands.
- A.
  
  Pituitary
- B.
  
  Hypothalamus
- C.
  
  Pineal
- D.
  
  Thyroid
- E.
  
  Adrenals
14.

Which gland is responsible for regulating the pituitary gland?
- A.
  
  Thymus
- B.
  
  Hypothalamus
- C.
  
  Pineal
- D.
  
  Thyroid
- E.
  
  Adrenals
15.

Which of the following hormones is produced by the pituitary gland?
- A.
  
  Antidiuretic hormone
- B.
  
  Seratonin
- C.
  
  Calcitonin
- D.
  
  Epinephrine
- E.
  
  Testosterone
16.

The organ system with the primary function of producing hormones in order to regulate all other organ systems is the ___.
- A.
  
  Nervous system ONLY
- B.
  
  Reproductive system ONLY
- C.
  
  Endocrine system ONLY
- D.
  
  Nervous, reproductive, and endocrine systems
- E.
  
  Endocrine and nervous systems
17.

The gland that is primarily responsible for regulating kidney function and producing stress response is the ___.
- A.
  
  Thymus
- B.
  
  Hypothalamus
- C.
  
  Pineal
- D.
  
  Thyroid
- E.
  
  Adrenals