27 Questions
Which type of glands export their products through a duct?
Exocrine glands
Which gland produces saliva and contains the enzyme amylase?
Salivary glands
Which gland releases insulin into the bloodstream?
Pancreas
Which of the following statements about nerve action is true?
Nerve action is chemical
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
Changes the Graafian follicle into the corpus luteum after ovulation
Where is the thymus located?
In front of the trachea
What hormone is produced by the ovaries?
Progesterone
Which of the following is a function of the endocrine system?
Regulates metabolism
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production?
Prolactin
Where is the pituitary gland located?
Above the hypothalamus
Which hormone is produced by the thyroid?
Thyroxine
Which gland produces thymosin?
Thymus
Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
Insulin
Which hormone is responsible for promoting normal growth in children who are deficient in it?
Growth hormone
Which hormone is produced by the ovaries?
Oestrogen
What happens when there is too little insulin in the body?
Blood-sugar levels rise
How is type 1 diabetes different from type 2 diabetes?
In type 1 diabetes, the beta cells that produce insulin are destroyed
Which gland produces sweat onto the surface of the skin?
Kidneys
What is the function of exocrine glands?
To produce hormones
Which gland is responsible for producing bile?
Tear Glands
Which gland develops in female breasts and produces milk to feed offspring?
Sweat Glands
Which gland works as both an exocrine and endocrine gland?
Kidneys
What is the main difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?
Exocrine glands are larger than endocrine glands
What is the function of endocrine glands?
To export their products through a duct
What is the role of hormones in the body?
To cool the body
How does the endocrine system work with the nervous system?
The nervous system controls the endocrine system
What is the function of the kidneys?
To produce saliva
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