Endocrine Gland Disorders Quiz

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Questions and Answers

The pituitary gland has how many distinct portions?

  • One
  • Four
  • Two (correct)
  • Three

Which system consists of collections of cells that produce hormones to affect the activity and metabolism of target cells?

  • Digestive system
  • Immune system
  • Nervous system
  • Endocrine system (correct)

Which disorder is not covered in the overview of today's lecture on endocrine glands?

  • Thyroid disorders (correct)
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Pancreatic neoplasms
  • Pancreatitis

Where are the cells of the endocrine system located?

<p>Scattered throughout the body (D)</p>
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What do the substances produced by the endocrine system ultimately affect?

<p>Activity and metabolism of target cells (C)</p>
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Which of the following is a function of the endocrine system?

<p>Producing substances released into the blood to affect target cells (C)</p>
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Which book provides information on the Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)?

<p>Hole’s Human A&amp;P, 12th edition, 2010 (A)</p>
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Which of the following is a portion of the pituitary gland?

<p>Anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) (D)</p>
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Which of the following is not covered in the overview of today's lecture on endocrine glands?

<p>Thyroid disorders (B)</p>
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Where are the cells of the endocrine system located?

<p>Tissues scattered throughout the body (C)</p>
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