Endocrine System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Endocrine System starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the effect of adrenaline on the body during a stressful situation.
Describe the main difference between endocrine and exocrine glands.
Describe what happens if the body produces too little insulin.
Explain how the endocrine system and nervous system work together to control body functions.
Explain the role of feedback mechanisms in the endocrine system.
Explain why the endocrine system is important for maintaining homeostasis.
Name two hormones produced by the ovaries.
The adrenal glands are located above which organ?
Which of the following best describes a hormone?
(1) A protein that speeds up chemical reactions
(2) A chemical messenger released by glands
(3) A type of blood cell
(4) A digestive enzyme
Which of the following glands is found in the neck?
(1) Adrenal gland
(2) Thyroid gland
(3) Pancreas
(4) Pituitary gland
Which of the following glands is only active until puberty?
(1) Thymus
(2) Thyroid
(3) Adrenal
(4) Pituitary
Which of the following hormones is produced by the thyroid gland?
(1) Adrenaline
(2) Thyroxine
(3) Insulin
(4) Estrogen
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland controls the body’s metabolism.
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is located in the brain and helps regulate sleep patterns.
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is located in the chest and is important for immune system development in children.
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is responsible for producing growth hormone.
True or False: Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to target organs.
True or False: Hormones only affect the organ or tissue where they are produced.
True or False: The endocrine system helps regulate growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
True or False: The endocrine system works independently and does not interact with the nervous system.
