16 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the endocrine system?
Glands with ducts
What type of hormone is testosterone?
Steroid
What organ is nicknamed the 'master gland'?
Pituitary
What cell type secretes ACTH?
Gonadotropic cells
Where is corpora arenacea found?
Adrenal gland
Which gland secretes melatonin?
Adrenal gland (cortex)
What type of hormone is insulin?
Peptide
What connects the pituitary to the hypothalamus?
Infundibulum
Which of the following is not part of the adenohypophysis?
Pars nervosa
What cell type secretes prolactin?
Lactotropic cells
Which of the following cells can be classified as an acidophil?
Lactotropic cells
Which gland secretes calcitonin?
Thyroid
Which cell type are also called C cells?
Parafollicular cells
Where is glucagon secreted from?
Alpha cells
Which of the following is a component of the adrenal medulla?
Chromaffin cells
What are the cells of the pineal gland called?
Pinealocytes
Test your knowledge of the endocrine system with this quiz about its characteristics, hormones, and organs. From identifying the characteristics of the endocrine system to understanding the types of hormones and organs involved, this quiz covers essential concepts.
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