Endocrine System Game Show + quiz questions

Question 1

what is the master gland?

Answer 1

pituitary gland

Question 2

What hormones does the Pancreas secrete and what do they generally do?

Answer 2

This gland secretes insulin and glucagon. Controls blood sugar.

Question 3

This gland secretes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).Hint: It’s not the thyroid

Answer 3

pituitary

Question 4

Adrenal Medulla secretes…and prepares the body for…

Answer 4

epinephrine and norepinephrine

prepare body for fight or flight

Question 5

What gland helps regulates circadian rhythms, such as sleep-wake cycles, and seasonal cycles of fertility in many mammals? (controls Melatonin)

Answer 5

the pineal gland

Question 6

What is dwarfism?

Answer 6

growth hormone deficiency

Question 7

Starts with a lack of iodine. Hormones can’t be produced properly to regulate metabolism. Leads to weight gain, sense of being too cold.

Answer 7

hypothyroidism

Question 8

Symptoms are weight loss, possible goiter, anxiety, excessive perspiration, possible bulging eyes.

Answer 8

hyperthyroidism aka graves disease

Question 9

What is osteoporosis?

Answer 9

lack of calcium in the bones

Question 10

What disease is characterized by too much sugar in the bloodstream?

Answer 10

diabetes

Question 11

What is the hormone secreted by the Thyroid gland that controls the level of calcium being deposited in the bone?

Answer 11

calcitonin

Question 12

What is the name of the gland that connects the pituitary to the brain/central nervous system?

Answer 12

hypothalamus

Question 13

Where is the location of the adrenal cortex and what does it release?

Answer 13

Above the kidneys. Cortisol and aldosterone.

Question 14

Adrenal Medulla’s hormones do what?

Answer 14

increase functions of SNS

Question 15

What actually controls the posterior pituitary?

Answer 15

hypothalamus

Question 16

what is prolactin?

Answer 16

stimulates production of breast milk

Question 17

What is FSH and LH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Leuteinizing Hormone)

Answer 17

These 2 hormones stimulate ovary or testes

Question 18

What is TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)?

Answer 18

Stimulates release of thyroxine from the gland in the neck.

Question 19

What is Growth Hormone?

Answer 19

hormone that controls growth in muscles and bones

Question 20

What gland releases Prolactin Inhibiting Hormone (PIH)

Answer 20

hypothalamus

Question 21

What two hormones are released from the posterior pituitary and what do they do?

Answer 21

Oxytocin - increases uterine contractions during labor and promotes the release of milk during breastfeeding. ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) - increases the retention (reabsorption) of water by the kidneys

Question 22

What 2 hormones are released by the adrenal cortex and what do they do?

Answer 22

Cortisol - “Stress hormone” - increases fat and protein metabolism in other tissues to save the glucose for the brain. Aldosterone - increases sodium and water retention by kidneys.

Question 23

Calcium is regulated by which 2 hormones and where are they secreted from? Explain HOW they are regulated too.

Answer 23

Calcitonin - lowers blood calcium. Puts it into bones. Released from Thyroid. PTH (Parathyroid Hormone) - Parathyroid gland. Increases calcium in blood by osteoclasts releasing it from bone to blood.

Question 24

What is Andrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Answer 24

Increases the release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.