Endocrine System

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Which type of glands export their products through a duct?

  • Tear glands
  • Endocrine glands
  • Exocrine glands (correct)
  • Salivary glands

Which gland produces saliva and contains the enzyme amylase?

  • Salivary glands (correct)
  • Liver
  • Kidneys
  • Pancreas

Which gland releases insulin into the bloodstream?

  • Kidneys
  • Liver
  • Tear glands
  • Pancreas (correct)

Which of the following statements about nerve action is true?

<p>Nerve action is chemical (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pituitary gland?

<p>Changes the Graafian follicle into the corpus luteum after ovulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the thymus located?

<p>In front of the trachea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is produced by the ovaries?

<p>Progesterone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of the endocrine system?

<p>Regulates metabolism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production?

<p>Prolactin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the pituitary gland located?

<p>Above the hypothalamus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is produced by the thyroid?

<p>Thyroxine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland produces thymosin?

<p>Thymus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?

<p>Insulin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for promoting normal growth in children who are deficient in it?

<p>Growth hormone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is produced by the ovaries?

<p>Oestrogen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when there is too little insulin in the body?

<p>Blood-sugar levels rise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is type 1 diabetes different from type 2 diabetes?

<p>In type 1 diabetes, the beta cells that produce insulin are destroyed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland produces sweat onto the surface of the skin?

<p>Kidneys (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of exocrine glands?

<p>To produce hormones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland is responsible for producing bile?

<p>Tear Glands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland develops in female breasts and produces milk to feed offspring?

<p>Sweat Glands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gland works as both an exocrine and endocrine gland?

<p>Kidneys (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?

<p>Exocrine glands are larger than endocrine glands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of endocrine glands?

<p>To export their products through a duct (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of hormones in the body?

<p>To cool the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the endocrine system work with the nervous system?

<p>The nervous system controls the endocrine system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the kidneys?

<p>To produce saliva (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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