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1.
What do you call the body system that contains a group of glands that releases hormones into the
body?
endocrine system
2. NOT TRUE about endocrine system
Endocrine system is a collection of nerves that transmit signals to the different parts of the body.
3. Not an endocrine gland?
penis
4. Which gland is located at the base of the brain?
pituitary
5. It is a gland that regulates blood sugar levels.
pancreas
6. What hormone is being secreted by the testes?
testosterone
7. NOT a function of the progesterone and estrogen secreted by the ovaries?
regulating blood sugar levels
8. Which of the following organ is not part of the endocrine system?
heart
9. Which of the following is NOT A CORRECT pairing of the gland and its secretion?
testes: progesterone
10. Which gland makes hormones that help you grow?
pituitary
11. Which gland is responsible for calcium regulation?
parathyroid glands
12.In times of emergency, what gland has an increased secretion?
adrenal gland
13. Which gland is responsible for flight or fight response?
adrenal gland
14.Which gland may enlarge due to an iodine deficiency?
thyroid gland
15. After consuming ice cream, which hormones would be expected to increase?
insulin
The Endocrine System
-secrete hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, mood, and reproduction.
-Hormones are organic substances released by the glands of the endocrine system directly into the
bloodstream. Hormones are capable of changing the physiological and metabolic behaviors of their
target cells to maintain homeostasis.
-The major endocrine glands in the body are the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal,
pancreas, ovaries, and testes.
The Role of Hormones in Female and Male Reproductive Systems
A human being depends on reproduction for continued production of species. If humans stop to
reproduce, the human species would become extinct. Reproduction is a normal process controlled by
hormones. These hormones keep both the male and female reproductive systems to function
properly. The pituitary gland controls the functions of both the testes and ovaries. Into the male
system, pituitary gland releases follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). As
the FSH enters the testes, it stimulates the Sertoli cells that are responsible for nourishing the sperm
cells that the testes produce to facilitate the process of sperm production. Also, LH enters the testes
to stimulate the interstitial cells called the Leydig cells to make and release testosterone into the
testes and the blood. The hormone testosterone is responsible for the development of male
secondary sexual characteristics and stimulates the process of sperm production in the testes. In
female reproductive system, the follicles produce estrogen that controls the growth and release of
eggs from the ovaries. Together with it is another hormone known as progesterone which prepares
uterus so that the fertilized egg can grow in it. Progesterone is also responsible for preventing muscle
contraction of the uterus that can cause the egg to detach from the uterus. In addition, the hormone
inhibin produced by follicle cells inhibit FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) production. FSH (Follicle
Stimulating Hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) plays in the regulation of estrogen-progesterone
levels. It affects the development of the follicles and maturation of the egg as well as the process of
ovulation.
Endocrine System Disorder
Hormonal imbalance will occur if the organs and hormones of your body do
not produce the right amount of chemicals needed which in turn may lead to some
dysfunctions.
The following are some examples of endocrine disorders:

Osteoporosis
is a disease that happens when the mineral density of the bone
is reduced making it brittle and porous. Parathyroid hormone secretion is one of the
possible causes of this disease.
Goiter
is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. It results from the
underproduction or overproduction of thyroid hormones.
Gigantism
is a disorder that happens during childhood when there is
abnormal increase in height associated with too much secretion of growth hormones.
Dwarfism
is a condition wherein the production of growth hormones in the
pituitary gland is insufficient resulting in short stature.
1. What gland is being stimulated during exercise?
thyroid
2. glands secrete a hormone that enables the body to produce T cells?
thymus
3. The organ that makes estrogen and progesterone is the __________.
ovary
4. Which of the following glands produce hormones that controls the calcium levels the body?
adrenal
5. Produce hormones that controls the heart rate and breathing in times of emergency?
adrenal
6. The hormones secreted by pancreas are insulin and ___________.
glucagon
7. When you are running to stay away from danger, what gland is being stimulated?
adrenal
8. It refers to the body's 'master gland' because it controls the activity of most other hormone-secreting
glands.
pituitary
9. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the function of the endocrine system?
collect sensory input from the body
10.What gland is involved if a person’s blood sugar level becomes unstable? A. adrenal C. parathyroid B.
pancreas D. ovary
11.The nervous system uses electrical impulses to send messages through neurons while ___________
uses hormones to send messages to the target cells through the bloodstream.
endocrine system
12.What is the purpose of the thyroid gland?
It releases thyroxin and calcitonin.
13.What is osteoporosis?
A disorder in which bones become fragile and breakable.
14.What do you call a rare condition that causes abnormal growth in children due to the decrease in the
production and secretion of growth hormones?
dwarfism
15. A correct pairing of a dysfunction and the involved endocrine gland
goiter: thyroid

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2. NOT TRUE about endocrine system

3. Not an endocrine gland?

4. Which gland is located at the base of the brain?

5. It is a gland that regulates blood sugar levels.

6. What hormone is being secreted by the testes?

7. NOT a function of the progesterone and estrogen secreted by the ovaries?

regulating blood sugar levels

8. Which of the following organ is not part of the endocrine system?

10. Which gland makes hormones that help you grow?

11. Which gland is responsible for calcium regulation?

12.In times of emergency, what gland has an increased secretion?

13. Which gland is responsible for flight or fight response?

14.Which gland may enlarge due to an iodine deficiency?

The Endocrine System

The Role of Hormones in Female and Male Reproductive Systems

Endocrine System Disorder

The following are some examples of endocrine disorders:

is a disease that happens when the mineral density of the bone

possible causes of this disease.

is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. It results from the

underproduction or overproduction of thyroid hormones.

is a disorder that happens during childhood when there is

is a condition wherein the production of growth hormones in the

pituitary gland is insufficient resulting in short stature.

1. What gland is being stimulated during exercise?

2. glands secrete a hormone that enables the body to produce T cells?

3. The organ that makes estrogen and progesterone is the __________.

6. The hormones secreted by pancreas are insulin and ___________.

collect sensory input from the body

12.What is the purpose of the thyroid gland?

It releases thyroxin and calcitonin.

A disorder in which bones become fragile and breakable.

15. A correct pairing of a dysfunction and the involved endocrine gland

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