Biology Test Endocrine System Duration 1 Hour Section A Multiple Choice (15 Marks)

1. A chemical that is secreted by an endocrine gland and carried in the blood to a target organ to perform a particular function is called: A B C an endocrine the steroid a hormone

2. An example of a fast-acting hormone is: A B C human growth hormone adrenaline oestrogen

3. An example of a very slow-acting hormone is: A B C adrenaline progesterone anti-diuretic hormone

4. The endocrine gland within the brain is the: A B C pituitary gland pancreas adrenal gland

5. The body's 'master gland' is the: A B C thyroid gland parathyroid gland pituitary gland

6. The organs that are both reproductive organs and endocrine glands are: A B thyroid and parathyroid glands testes and ovaries

C male gonads only 7. The hormone called the 'fight or flight' hormone is: A B C adrenaline testosterone human growth hormone

8. Control of water balance in the body is by: A B C the anti-diuretic hormone adrenaline insulin

9. Control of blood sugar levels is by: A B C thyroxine and parathyroid hormone insulin and glucagon oestrogen and progesterone

10. Regulation of male sexual characteristics is by: A B C progesterone testosterone glucagon

11. Regulation of the female menstrual cycle is by: A B C oestrogen progesterone both of the above

12. Caffeine in Coca-Cola and coffee interferes with the anti-diuretic hormone. The result of large doses of caffeine would be: A B C dehydration prolonged vitamin deficiency hunger

13. To induce childbirth, what hormone can be injected intravenously? A prolactin

progesterone

C oxytoxin 14. If a person's thyroid gland was surgically removed, the effect on the body would be: A B C dehydration and weight loss increase in milk production in breast-feeding mothers reduction in metabolism and some weight gain

15. A decrease in production of HGH (human growth hormone) would result in: A B C slowed body growth increased body growth no overall effect

Section B Short Answers (20 Marks) 1. Where is the thyroid gland located? 2. What is the 'job' of the thyroid? 3. It is an autoimmune disease affecting the thryoid, particularly in women. It is characterized by, among other things, a hyperthyroid phase early, while the gland is "inflamed" and then a longer hypothyroid state once the gland is "burnt out". What is the name of this disease? 4. What is the swelling or enlargement of the thyroid gland? 5. What is the thyroid shaped the most like? Draw it below.

6. Label the diagram with the name of the gland and the hormone it secretes and the name of the body part affected.