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The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems Answers

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Insulin is a chemical that is produced by the __________ and controls __________.

A
pancreas . . . cell growth
B
thyroid gland . . . blood sugar
C
thyroid gland . . . cell growth
D
pancreas . . . blood sugar
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The __________ is responsible for creating sperm cells.

A
testicle
B
epididymis
C
penis
D
vas deferens
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Which of the following describes the changes that occur during the 3rd week of the menstruation cycle?

A
The egg matures within the ovary.
B
The egg travels through the fallopian tube to the uterus.
C
The unfertilized egg is removed from the uterus.
D
Egg travels from the ovary into the fallopian tube.
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The pituitary gland is located in the brain and controls __________.

A
skin conditions
B
the rest of the endocrine glands
C
the regeneration of nerve cells
D
involuntary motor skills
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Which gland is responsible for releasing melatonin?

A
pituitary
B
thyroid
C
pineal
D
adrenal
12

The __________ is responsible for creating sperm cells.

A
testicle
B
epididymis
C
penis
D
vas deferens
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The __________ and __________ are the glands that stimulate reproductive cycles.

A
testes . . . thyroid
B
testes . . . ovaries
C
ovaries . . . thyroid
D
ovaries . . . thymus
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The pituitary gland is located in the brain and controls __________.

A
skin conditions
B
the rest of the endocrine glands
C
the regeneration of nerve cells
D
involuntary motor skills
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The endocrine system plays an important role in the body by influencing every organ and cell.

A
T
B
F
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When participating in sports and other physical activities, men should __________.

A
wear protective equipment for their penis and scrotum
B
wear a condom
C
always wear tight clothing that constricts blood flow to the penis and scrotum
D
none of the above
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Hormones are chemicals secreted and regulated by the endocrine system.

A
T
B
F
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Several glands add fluids to the sperm to form semen as it passes through the vas deferens.

A
T
B
F

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