Endocrine System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Endocrine System starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A patient has low levels of thyroxine. Which gland is likely underactive?
A person is experiencing frequent urination and excessive thirst. Which hormone imbalance might be responsible?
Describe the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands.
Describe the effect of too little insulin in the body.
A patient has low levels of thyroxine. Which gland is likely underactive?
A person is experiencing frequent urination and excessive thirst. Which hormone imbalance might be responsible?
A person has suffered a head injury that damaged their pituitary gland. Explain how this could affect other endocrine glands in the body.
A scientist discovers a new hormone that increases the absorption of calcium from the digestive tract. Predict which gland might produce this hormone and justify your answer.
Which gland is located at the base of the brain and controls other endocrine glands?
(1) Thyroid
(2) Pituitary
(3) Adrenal
(4) Pineal
Which gland is responsible for producing hormones that regulate the immune system during childhood?
(1) Thyroid
(2) Thymus
(3) Adrenal
(4) Pituitary
Which gland produces growth hormone?
(1) Thyroid
(2) Pituitary
(3) Adrenal
(4) Pancreas
Which gland produces the hormone melatonin?
(1) Pineal gland
(2) Thyroid gland
(3) Adrenal gland
(4) Pancreas
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland controls growth and development in children.
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is located in the neck and produces thyroxine.
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland is responsible for producing hormones that regulate sleep-wake cycles.
Fill in the blank: The ________ gland produces hormones that help the body respond to stress.
True or False: Hormones act only on the organs that produce them.
True or False: Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream to target organs.
True or False: Testosterone is produced only in males.
True or False: The adrenal glands are located above the kidneys.
