1) Which of the following is not a feature of the endocrine system? a) Slower acting b) Long lasting c) Mostly electrical d) Effects may be widespread 2) What are exocrine glands? a) Glands located outside the body b) Glands that release their products into ducts or tubes c) Ductless glands d) Glands that are only found in the excretory system 3) Which of the following is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland? a) Growth hormone b) Melatonin c) Thyroxine d) Parathormone 4) Where is the hypothalamus located? a) The brain b) The neck c) On top of the kidneys d) Upper chest 5) What is the role of melatonin? a) Causes the body to absorb amino acids and form proteins b) Causes water to be reabsorbed in the kidneys c) Involved in ovulation and sleep d) Controls metabolism 6) What is thyroid deficiency symptom? a) Hunger b) Loss of weight c) Increased metabolism d) Lack of energy 7) What is the function of parathormone? a) Controls metabolism b) Stimulates ovulation c) Release calcium from bones into the blood plasma d) Stimulates follicles to develop in the ovaries 8) Where is the adrenal gland located? a) The brain b) On top of the kidneys c) The neck d) Upper chest 9) The pancreas is an exocrine and endocrine gland. True or false? a) True b) False 10) What is the endocrine function of the pancreas? a) Produce enzymes b) Produce insulin c) Produce adrenaline d) Produce thyroxine

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