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Functions of the Endocrine System Answers

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Both the nervous and endocrine systems send electrical and chemical signals for internal communication.

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The adrenal glands control internal sleep and waking cycles.

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Which of the following statements about the thyroid gland is not correct?

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The thyroid gland is located in the neck.
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The thyroid gland controls reproductive cycles.
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The thyroid gland regulates metabolism.
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The thyroid gland helps to regulate bone growth.
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All of the following are key hormones in muscle and bone formation except __________.

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cortisol
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estrogen
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growth hormone
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epinephrine
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The hypothalamus is a brain structure that controls the endocrine system.

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The testes and ovaries both release the hormone testosterone.

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A hormone is an organ that secretes chemical substances into the bloodstream.

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Research indicates that as levels of happiness increase, cortisol levels appear to increase as well.

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Both fear and excitement activate the release of norepinephrine in the body.

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Examine the image below and answer the question that follows. All of the following describe the image above except __________.

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neural communication
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neurotransmitter release
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hormone release
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nervous system functioning
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Which of the following statements concerning testosterone is not correct?

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Testosterone is produced by both the testes and ovaries.
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Testosterone assists in the development of male sex characteristics.
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Testosterone is considered a stress hormone that helps regulate blood pressure.
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Testosterone assists in bone and muscle formation.
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Which of the following characteristics of the pineal gland is not correct?

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The pineal gland is located in the brain, above the cerebellum.
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The pineal gland acts as an internal clock.
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The pineal gland regulates sleep and waking cycles.
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The pineal gland regulates salt and water levels.
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Which of the following statements about the hypothalamus is not correct?

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The hypothalamus regulates internal functioning in response to the external world.
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The hypothalamus sends chemical messages to alert the pituitary gland.
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The hypothalamus is located in each endocrine gland to help regulate functioning.
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The hypothalamus regulates various physiological and emotional reactions.
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Cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine are also known as stress hormones.

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The reproductive glands in the body are also known as the gonads.

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Examine the image below and answer the question that follows. The orange dot in the above image represents the location of which endocrine gland?

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adrenal gland
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thyroid gland
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pituitary gland
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reproductive gland
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The hypothalamus sends messages through both the nervous system and the endocrine system.

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