The Endocrine System.

Quiz objective: Understand the significance, the basic organization, and the processes associated with the endocrine system (hormone function) including the major endocrine glands.
1. The endocrine system mediates it effects on the body via the release of _____

    a. enzymes
    b. neurotransmitters
    c. vitamins
    d. hormones

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of endocrine function?

    a. negative (or positive) feedback systems
    b. hormones require a receptor on/in the cell
    c. control of metabolic/physiologic processes
    d. all hormones act on all cells

3. The pituitary gland is known as the master gland because __________

    a. it influences most of the other endocrine glands
    b. it releases most of the hormones of the body
    c. it is controlled by the brain via the hypothalamus
    d. it is involved in all endocrine functions

4. Which of the following endocrine glands is important in regulating blood sugar?

    a. hypothalamus
    b. adrenal
    c. pancreas
    d. thyroid

5. Which of the following endocrine glands is important in dealing with stress?

    a. pituitary
    b. adrenal
    c. thyroid
    d. pineal

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