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Science: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Biology - Endocrinology (Questions)

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Okay, so what exactly is endocrinology? Endocrinology is a branch found under biology. It is the study of the endocrine system or the series of glands that secrete hormones into the circulatory system. The major endocrine glands include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus, gastrointestinal tract and the adrenal glands. Endocrine glands are “ductless”.

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Now let’s learn a little more about each gland and other functions of the endocrine system (see below).

Makes you think about the body a little differently doesn’t it. There is a lot going on inside us that we each take for granted. However, when something goes wrong, if we can pinpoint what that something is, we can often determine which organ or gland is having trouble. So now that you’ve had a refresher on the endocrine system and endocrinology, let’s see how well you do in answering the next ten questions.

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1. Endocrinology is a branch found under _____.
[ ] physiology
[ ] health
[ ] psychology
[ ] biology
2. This is a glandular organ associated with the digestive system.
[ ] Pituitary
[ ] Pancreas
[ ] Hypothalamus
[ ] Ovary
3. This is one of the largest endocrine glands and is found in the neck. It controls how the body regulates metabolism.
[ ] Pineal gland
[ ] Adrenal gland
[ ] Thyroid gland
[ ] Pituitary gland
4. This is the “master gland” that regulates growth.
[ ] Adrenal gland
[ ] Parathyroid gland
[ ] Pineal
[ ] Pituitary gland
5. Humans actually have four of these glands. These glands regulate calcium in the body.
[ ] Parathyroid
[ ] Pineal
[ ] Ovaries
[ ] Adrenal
6. The hypothalamus is part of the ____.
[ ] nervous system
[ ] brain
[ ] kidneys
[ ] stomach
7. The pineal gland produces ______ which affects the body’s ability to sleep.
[ ] estrogen
[ ] adrenalin
[ ] melatonin
[ ] testosterone
8. This is the principal hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
[ ] Epinephrine
[ ] Somatotropin
[ ] Adrenaline
[ ] Thyroxine
9. These produce estrogen.
[ ] Ovaries
[ ] Pancreas
[ ] Testes
[ ] Pituitary glands
10. These are glands that sit on top of the kidneys.
[ ] Parathyroid glands
[ ] Adrenal glands
[ ] Pineal glands
[ ] Pituitary glands
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Science: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Biology - Endocrinology (Answers)
1. Endocrinology is a branch found under _____.
[ ] physiology
[ ] health
[ ] psychology
[x] biology
Endocrinology is a branch found under biology. Answer (d) is correct
2. This is a glandular organ associated with the digestive system.
[ ] Pituitary
[x] Pancreas
[ ] Hypothalamus
[ ] Ovary
The pancreas is a glandular organ associated with the digestive system. Answer (b) is correct
3. This is one of the largest endocrine glands and is found in the neck. It controls how the body regulates metabolism.
[ ] Pineal gland
[ ] Adrenal gland
[x] Thyroid gland
[ ] Pituitary gland
The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands and is found in the neck. It controls how the body regulates metabolism. Answer (c) is correct
4. This is the “master gland” that regulates growth.
[ ] Adrenal gland
[ ] Parathyroid gland
[ ] Pineal
[x] Pituitary gland
The pituitary gland is the “master gland” that regulates growth. Answer (d) is correct
5. Humans actually have four of these glands. These glands regulate calcium in the body.
[x] Parathyroid
[ ] Pineal
[ ] Ovaries
[ ] Adrenal
Humans actually have four parathyroid glands. These glands regulate calcium in the body. Answer (a) is correct
6. The hypothalamus is part of the ____.
[ ] nervous system
[x] brain
[ ] kidneys
[ ] stomach
The hypothalamus is part of the brain. Answer (b) is correct
7. The pineal gland produces ______ which affects the body’s ability to sleep.
[ ] estrogen
[ ] adrenalin
[x] melatonin
[ ] testosterone
The pineal gland produces melatonin which affects the body’s ability to sleep. Answer (c) is correct
8. This is the principal hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
[ ] Epinephrine
[ ] Somatotropin
[ ] Adrenaline
[x] Thyroxine
Thyroxine is the principal hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Answer (d) is correct
9. These produce estrogen.
[x] Ovaries
[ ] Pancreas
[ ] Testes
[ ] Pituitary glands
The ovaries produce estrogen in women. Answer (a) is correct
10. These are glands that sit on top of the kidneys.
[ ] Parathyroid glands
[x] Adrenal glands
[ ] Pineal glands
[ ] Pituitary glands
The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys. Answer (b) is correct