Life Science: Human Body Systems, Book D

Section 1: The Endocrine System

Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
The __________ response to a fearful situation is one function of the endocrine system.
A)reproductive
B)fight-or-flight
C)come-or-go
D)passive
2.
__________ are produced by the endocrine system.
A)Nerves
B)Hormones
C)Blood cells
D)Tissues
3.
Which of these is true?
A)The nervous system doesn't react as quickly as the endocrine system.
B)The endocrine system doesn't react as quickly as the nervous system.
C)The nervous system and the endocrine system have similar reaction times.
D)The endocrine system and the nervous system do not work together.
4.
Hormones from the endocrine system get to the bloodstream __________.
A)directly from the glands
B)through ducts
C)through cell division
D)directly from mucous secretions
5.
_________ controls the amount of hormones the endocrine system sends.
A)A negative-feedback system
B)A fight-or-flight response
C)The placenta
D)The pelvis
6.
Which of these is a hormone produced in the pancreas?
A)sperm
B)ducts
C)insulin
D)uterus
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