10 Questions
Which gland requires iodine to produce most of its hormones?
Thyroid
What is the main function of an endocrine gland?
To secrete hormones into the bloodstream
Which gland is responsible for secreting hormones associated with the sleep-wake cycle?
Pineal gland
How are calcium levels maintained in the blood?
By the parathyroids
Which gland is responsible for secreting hormones related to reproductive functions in females?
Ovaries
An endocrine gland secretes hormones directly into the ______
bloodstream
An exocrine gland secretes substances into ______
ducts
The gland that requires iodine to produce most of its hormones is the ______
thyroid
The hormones secreted by the ovary are ______
estrogen and progesterone
The hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal gland, thyroid, parathyroids, thymus, adrenals, pancreas, ovaries, and testes are all examples of ______
endocrine glands
Test your knowledge on the endocrine system! This quiz covers the general properties of hormones, the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands, major endocrine glands and their hormone types, and the gland that requires iodine for hormone production. Plus, learn how calcium levels are maintained in the body.
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