14.5- The Endocrine System Quiz

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  1. Hormones are secreted into blood and lymph channels1
  2. This is where melatonin production happens.1
  3. This is where many hormones regulating homeostasis are produced, including growth, blood pressure, uterine contractions in childbirth, breast milk production, sex organ functions, the thyroid gland, metabolism and temperature regulation.1
  4. The stress response is controlled in large part by hormones that are produced here1
  5. Insulin and glucagon are produced here.1
  6. This controls how quickly the body burns energy, generates growth; and how sensitive the body should be to other hormones.1
  7. Glucagon and insulin affect which bodily process?1
  8. Enzymes produced by the pancreas affect which bodily process?1
  9. Cortisol and adrenaline primarily affect which of the body’s processes?1
  10. This hormone helps regulate the amount of water in the body.1
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