Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Section 3: The Endocrine System

The Endocrine System

1.
Which of these helps the body manage stress?
A)hypothalamus
B)parathyroid glands
C)ovaries
D)adrenal glands
2.
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This diagram shows the control pathway of human growth hormone (hGH) in the blood. Which of these stimulates the liver to convert glycogen into glucose?
A)hypothalamus
B)hGH
C)liver
D)pituitary gland
3.
Which portion of the human brain connects the endocrine and nervous systems?
A)the cerebellum
B)the hypothalamus
C)the cerebrum
D)the medulla oblongata
4.
When the hypothalamus detects that the person's body is becoming dehydrated, it stimulates the pituitary gland to release __________.
A)antidiuretic hormone
B)glucagon
C)adrenaline
D)human growth hormone
5.
Calcitonin is secreted by __________.
A)the thyroid gland
B)the pituitary gland
C)the testes gland
D)the adrenal gland
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