Animal Biology 1 Endocrine System Quiz

Which type of glands discharge hormones without a duct, directly into the blood stream?

What is the effect of Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) on the thyroid gland?

Which endocrine gland produces hormones and stores them until they are needed?

What is the effect of Vasopressin (or ADH) on the kidney?

Which hormone is responsible for the growth of bone, muscle, kidney, liver, and fat tissues?

Which gland is responsible for producing the 'sleep hormone', melatonin?

What is the effect of Oxytocin on the uterus and udder?

What is the primary function of hormones produced by endocrine glands?

Where do hormones produced by endocrine glands travel through?

What is the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?

In the endocrine system, how are the effects of chemical messengers (hormones) different from electrical impulses along nerves?

What is the main function of the pituitary gland in the endocrine system?

Which system is responsible for a rapid and immediate response by electrical impulses along nerves?

What is the primary role of hormones in the endocrine system?

Which organ is considered the control centre of the autonomic nervous system?

What distinguishes the effects of hormones from electrical impulses along nerves in terms of response time and duration?

Which gland is often referred to as the 'master' endocrine gland?

How do animals adapt to changes in the environment through the endocrine system?

Which axis is responsible for connecting the nervous and endocrine systems?