Functions of the Endocrine System

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

pituitary gland

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the hypothalamus is not correct?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is located in each endocrine gland to help regulate functioning.

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 5

The hypothalamus sends messages through both the nervous system and the endocrine system.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 6

The testes and ovaries both release the hormone testosterone.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 9

The nervous system communicates internally by releasing hormones through the bloodstream.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 10

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The thyroid gland controls reproductive cycles.

Functions of the Endocrine System Answers