Biology: The Dynamics of Life, North Carolina 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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