FINAL 05 - Endocrine System

Question 1

Is composed of endocrine glands and specialized endocrine cells located throughout the body

Answer 1

Endocrine system

Question 2

Also called the master gland because it controls the functions of many other endocrine glands

Answer 2

Pituitary gland

Question 3

A gland best known for its secretion of melatonin

Answer 3

Pineal gland

Question 4

A butterfly shaped organ that produced triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and calcitonin

Answer 4

Thyroid gland

Question 5

Releases parathyroid hormone that regulates calcium levels in the blood tissues

Answer 5

Parathyroid gland

Question 6

A triangular shaped gland that produces cortisol

Answer 6

Adrenal gland

Question 7

Produces hormones that generally keeps the body in homeostasis

Answer 7

Hypothalamus

Question 8

Functions both as an exocrine and endocrine gland; produces insulin

Answer 8

Pancreas

Question 9

Produces hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and androgens

Answer 9

Ovaries

Question 10

Is the male reproductive organ that produces testosterone

Answer 10

Testicles

Question 11

A gland that releases hormones through ducts onto body surfaces

Answer 11

Exocrine gland

Question 12

A ductless gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream

Answer 12

Endocrine gland

Question 13

Are chemical substances that act like messenger molecules in the body

Answer 13

Hormones