Anatomy and Histology of the Endocrine System Quiz

Endocrine Glands

• The pancreas is not a primary endocrine gland.
• Primary endocrine glands are the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and parathyroid glands.

Parathyroid Glands

• The parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone (PTH).

Hypothalamus Functions

• The hypothalamus does not produce hormones that directly regulate growth and development.
• The hypothalamus regulates body temperature, hunger, and thirst, and produces hormones that stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

Test your knowledge of the anatomy and histology of the endocrine system with this multiple-choice quiz. Explore questions about primary endocrine glands, hormone production by the parathyroid glands, and the functions of the hypothalamus.