Quiz 1 (Chapter 1, pp 1-8)

Question 1

Which endocrine gland secretes hormones that regulate metabolism?

Answer 1

thyroid gland

Question 2

What is the “emergency action” hormone that prepares the body for stressful situations?

Answer 2

epinephrine (for adrenaline)

Question 3

What is the hormone (secreted by the pineal gland) that triggers sleepiness

Answer 3

melatonin

Question 4

What term refers to an unborn child who is distinctly recognizable as a miniature baby

Answer 4

fetus

Question 5

What is the bundle of three blood vessess that connects an unborn baby with the placenta

Answer 5

umbilical cord

Question 6

What structure forms between a mother and her unborn baby and does the work of several organs

Answer 6

placenta

Question 7

What is the transitional change from childhood into adulthood called?

Answer 7

adolescence

Question 8

What are the small clusters of endocrine gland cells that are located in the pancreas?islets of Langerhans

Answer 8

islets of Langerhans

Question 9

Which endocrine gland is sometimes referred to as the “master gland”?

Answer 9

pituitary gland

Question 10

What is the study of the endocrine system?

Answer 10

endocrinology