Endocrine System

Question 1

The structures in which hormones are produced

Answer 1

Glands

Question 2

The endocrine gland that secretes thyroxine

Answer 2

Thyroid

Question 3

This endocrine gland is known as the master gland

Answer 3

Pituitary Gland

Question 4

Which endocrine glands sit above the kidneys?

Answer 4

Adrenal

Question 5

Which hormone is made by the adrenal glands?

Answer 5

Adrenaline OR Cortisol

Question 6

Which 2 hormones are involved in blood glucose regulation?

Answer 6

Insulin and Glucagon

Question 7

Which endocrine produces the hormones insulin and glucagon?

Answer 7

Pancreas

Question 8

In which organ do insulin and glucagon have their effect?

Answer 8

Liver

Question 9

What effect does insulin have on glucose levels?

Answer 9

Decreases blood glucose levels when levels are too high

Question 10

What effect does glucagon have on blood glucose levels?

Answer 10

Increases blood glucose when levels drop too low

Question 11

Which form of diabetes are the pancreatic cells destroyed by the immune system?

Answer 11

Type 1